Course Description:
This course introduces the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), explaining its purpose, the types of equipment covered under the regulation, and the responsibilities of both employers and employees. It covers common hazards related to work equipment and methods of safeguarding against injury. It also provides information on the requirements for equipment inspection and maintenance.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will learn:
What PUWER stands for.
The equipment listed under PUWER.
The responsibilities of the employer/employee under PUWER.
The common hazards of using work equipment.
Different methods of guarding against hazards.
How to safely inspect equipment.
Target Audience:
Anyone in the workplace that uses machinery, including site supervisors and managers.
Advantages:
This course helps understand how work equipment is maintained, kept safe for use, and suitable for its intended purpose.
Online training offers flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, allowing learners to progress at their own pace.
Further Progression:
For additional safety training in construction, courses like Working Safely, CDM Awareness, and PPE should be completed alongside this one.
Supervisors may benefit from courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills.
Modules:
What is PUWER?
Examples of Equipment Listed Under PUWER
Responsibilities of the Employer/Employee Under PUWER
Common Hazards of Using Work Equipment
Different Methods of Guarding
Inspection of Equipment
Final Exam
Duration:
34 minutes (Note: Time is based on video content and excludes loading or thinking time for questions).
