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Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
Elearning - Online Course
Train Your Team Anytime, Anywhere
£34.99 ex VAT
This short course provides you with an introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, otherwise known as PUWER. You will learn about the types of equipment that fall under this legislation along with the common hazards, equipment inspections and maintenance.
Who is the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Training Course For?
This course is aimed at anyone in the workplace that uses machinery. This could include site supervisors or managers.
Duration
34 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)
This short course provides you with an introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, otherwise known as PUWER.
The course starts by explaining the purpose of PUWER, and then turns to look at the types of equipment that fall under this legislation. This is followed by an explanation as to the responsibilities both employers and employees have under the regulations.
Next, the course explores the common hazards associated with the use of work equipment; before moving on to look at different methods of guarding available to keep you safe from injury.
Finally, the course explores the requirements with respect to equipment inspection and maintenance under the regulations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand what PUWER is.
- Learn about the Equipment Listed Under PUWER.
- Have an understanding on the Responsibilities of the Employer/Employee Under PUWER.
- Learn about the Common Hazards of Using Work Equipment.
- Learn about the Different Methods of Guarding
- Inspection of Equipment
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Training Course Modules
| Course | Module | Module Name | Pass % Required |
| Provision and Use of Work Equipment | 1 | What is PUWER? | 70% |
| " | 2 | Examples of Equipment Listed Under PUWER | 70% |
| " | 3 | What are the Responsibilities of the Employer/Employee Under PUWER? | 70% |
| " | 4 | Common Hazards of Using Work Equipment | 70% |
| " | 5 | Different Methods of Guarding | 70% |
| " | 6 | Inspection of Equipment | 70% |
