PUWER Awareness

The course focuses on the legal duties of employers and employees, helping to minimise the risk of equipment-related accidents and promote a positive safety culture within the business.

Course Aim

To ensure delegates understand their responsibilities under PUWER and can apply safe working practices when using, inspecting, or managing work equipment.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for employees, supervisors, and managers who use, operate, or oversee work equipment in any industry, including construction, manufacturing, facilities management, and maintenance.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand the key requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
• Identify the types of equipment covered under PUWER.
• Understand employer and employee legal responsibilities for equipment safety.
• Recognise the importance of equipment selection to ensure suitability for the intended task.
• Carry out pre-use checks and inspections to identify faults or potential hazards.
• Understand the importance of planned maintenance and keeping equipment in a safe condition.
• Apply risk assessment principles when using work equipment, identifying hazards and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Understand the role of safety devices, guards, emergency stops, and user instructions in preventing injury.
• Recognise the importance of training, competence, and record-keeping for equipment use.
    

Duration: Half Day

Certification: Successful candidates receive a certificate, valid for three years