PUWER Training
Overview
This online training course teaches the user how to keep safe when using work equipment. It aims to help organisations work towards compliance with PUWER.
The course will help the user to understand how to properly maintain equipment, what equipment PUWER applies to, and will also help them to show commitment to the regulations.
Learning Outcomes
In this course you will learn:
- The details of Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998.
- What equipment falls under PUWER and how to maintain and inspect that equipment.
- How to use protection tools such as guards, controls and power presses.
Course Contents
This training course consists of three sections:
Section 1: PUWER responsibilities
Section 1 of this course outlines the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations; what they mean and to what they apply. It addresses who is responsible for what and how to ensure compliance.
Section 2: safe standard
In section 2, the safe standards surrounding PUWER are identified and explained. This includes equipment maintenance, minimising risks, inspections, special considerations and whether the equipment is fit for purpose.
Section 3: protection and controls
The final section of this course examines further measures for safety and control relating to the use of dangerous equipment. This includes using guards, controls and stop controls, power presses, and mobile work equipment.
About the Course
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) are in place to ensure that you can demonstrate your capability with dangerous equipment. This course aims to educate you on the types of equipment that are covered by PUWER and how to work with them safely.
Split into three detailed sections, this course explores the responsibilities in PUWER and where they apply and the safe standards of equipment covered by PUWER, including risk management, equipment maintenance and inspections. Finally, it introduces further control measures that will increase your control and safety when using large and dangerous equipment.
Available in 31 languages, the course takes around 30 minutes to complete.
Languages
All courses translated into over 30 languages.
