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PUWER
PUWER stands for The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. It provides needed guidelines to demonstrate how you can stay safe when using equipment at work. The regulations place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have any sort of control over work equipment. PUWER also places responsibilities on businesses and organisations whose employees use work equipment.
Course Description
This online training course teaches the user how to keep safe when using work equipment. It aims to help organisations work towards compliance with PUWER.
The course will help the user to understand how to properly maintain equipment, what equipment PUWER applies to, and will also help them to show commitment to the regulations.
Target Audience
This PUWER Training course will take you through what you need to know when it comes to staying safe with the use of work equipment. The course will provide strong guidance towards compliance with current legislation. The course is IOSH Approved & CPD Accredited, to assure you of its quality and is suitable for anybody who works in manufacturing or construction.
Advantages
This online PUWER course is approved by leading industry bodies CPD and IOSH.
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 to fit the training in around their work and personal life.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and show commitment to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- Learn about how to properly maintain equipment including inspections and if the equipment is fit for purpose
- Understand which equipment applies to PUWER
Further Progression & Related Courses
Other courses that would be useful for candidates taking this course include:
| Course | Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUWER | 1 | PUWER Responsibilities | 70% |
| PUWER | 2 | Safe Standard | 70% |
| PUWER | 3 | Protection and Controls | 70% |
Recommended System Requirements:
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration:
30 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).
