Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations Training

• Recognise what PUWER is and to whom and where it applies

• Identify the types of equipment to which PUWER applies

• Identify how PUWER relates to other health and safety legislation

• Identify the risks involved in working with equipment

• Recognise what the ‘suitability of work equipment’ requirement is and identify the importance of risk assessment

• Identify the requirements for equipment maintenance and inspection

• Recognise the importance of training and instruction

• Recognise the importance of the hierarchy of control and identify the precautions that should be taken when working with machinery

• Identify the requirements for the stopping and starting of equipment

• Recognise the requirements for isolations

• Recognise the importance of marking equipment and displaying warning signs

• Identify the requirements for work involving mobile equipment

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection

• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above

• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

• Minimum browser size – none

• Audio – requires device speaker or headphones