Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) E-Learning Course

The course explains the purpose of PUWER and organisations' responsibilities when providing work equipment for use in the workplace. Learners will understand the importance of selecting suitable equipment, maintaining it correctly, and taking appropriate steps to protect people from avoidable risks.

This PUWER training course is suitable for anyone who uses work equipment or has responsibilities for its selection, maintenance, or safe use.

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.
• Common hazards of using work equipment
• The different methods of guarding
• How to safely inspect equipment

Recommended System Requirements:

• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Understanding how work equipment is maintained safe for use, in a safe condition and suitable for the intended use.
Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life.

This course is aimed at anyone in the workplace that uses machinery. This could include site supervisors or managers.

• What is PUWER?
• Examples of Equipment Listed Under PUWER
• What are the Responsibilities of the
• Employer/Employee Under PUWER?
• Common Hazards of Using Work Equipment
• Different Methods of Guarding
• Inspection of Equipment
• Final Exam

For those needing further safety in construction training, courses such as Working safely, CDM Awareness and PPE should be completed alongside this one.
For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment would make great next steps.

Once your booking is complete, your place on the course will be confirmed automatically. Login details and joining instructions for your e-learning course will be sent to the email address provided within 24 working hours.