Every year, a significant number of workplace injuries and enforcement actions stem from poorly selected, inadequately maintained, or incorrectly used work equipment. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) place clear, non-negotiable duties on employers and those in control of work equipment. Failure to meet those duties exposes organisations to injury, prosecution, financial penalties, and operational disruption.
Our PUWER Safety Training course is designed to move beyond generic awareness and deliver practical, defensible competence. It equips delegates with the knowledge and confidence to manage work equipment safely, challenge unsafe practices, and meet regulatory expectations in real-world environments.
This course is ideal for:
Machine and equipment operators
Maintenance and engineering personnel
Supervisors and team leaders
Managers with responsibility for equipment safety
Health & Safety representatives and advisors
Whether you are directly using equipment or responsible for others who are, this course provides the clarity needed to discharge your legal duties effectively.
By attending this course, organisations can:
Reduce the likelihood of equipment-related incidents
Improve operational control and consistency
Demonstrate compliance during audits and inspections
Protect employees and contractors from foreseeable harm
Reduce downtime, enforcement action, and reputational damage
This is about control, confidence, and credibility, not box-ticking.
This course conforms to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and aligns with current HSE guidance and enforcement priorities.
This course provides PUWER awareness and management competence. It does not replace formal operator training or specialist certification for equipment such as forklifts, cranes, MEWPs, or complex machinery where specific qualifications are legally or operationally required.
Pass Rate
In-house (face-to-face) – 1 day £POA:
This course will cover the following topics:
NB. There is a minimum requirement of 6 or more learners for in-house delivery.
3 hrs
You will be awarded the following:
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Working at Height Regulations 2005, every person in the chain up to and including the user has a duty of care both to themselves and others to know and understand the practical implications of working at height. Demonstration of competence is a key requirement to the regulations and successful complete of a course provides proof of such user competence.
Call 01494 864100 for more information.
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