Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

Employees must be able to identify equipment that is needed for the right task, have the confidence to inspect properly and put in place suitable health and safety measures.
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Duration:
30 Minutes
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Self-Paced Online
Assured by:
CPD
Resources Included:
eBook
About this course

This course provides an introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 and the legal duties placed on employers and employees.

Learners will explore common equipment hazards, inspection requirements, maintenance responsibilities, safety features, defect reporting procedures and best practices for the safe use of work equipment.

Suitable for equipment operators, supervisors, managers and risk assessors, the course helps reduce the risk of injury and supports workplace compliance.

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Self-led online courses include
Support for over 100 languages
Mobile-friendly design for playback on any device
Progress tracking and pass/fail tests
Automatic, remote updates to keep content fresh
Playback speed controls to speed up/slow down the video
Closed captions which can be turned on/off
Includes over 30 AI audio translations
This course covers

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and key requirements of PUWER 1998.
  • Identify common hazards associated with work equipment.
  • Carry out effective pre-use equipment checks.
  • Use safety devices and protective measures correctly.
  • Recognise and report defects and unsafe conditions promptly.
  • Understand their responsibilities for safe equipment use in the workplace.

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Number of Users 50
Number of Courses 10
Cost Per User
£65.85
per user
Cost Per Course
£6.59
per course, per user
Total Cost
£3,292.50
excl. VAT
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