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

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

This short course provides you with an introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, otherwise known as PUWER.

The course starts by explaining the purpose of PUWER, and then turns to look at the types of equipment that fall under this legislation. This is followed by an explanation as to the responsibilities both employers and employees have under the regulations. Next, the course explores the common hazards associated with the use of work equipment; before moving on to look at different methods of guarding available to keep you safe from injury.

Finally, the course explores the requirements with respect to equipment inspection and maintenance under the regulations.

Who should complete this course

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

Course syllabus

  • 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

Course duration

  • With this on-line course you can stop and restart your learning to suit your time constraints
  • 34 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)
  • Please note you will need a 3Mb+ internet enabled device (e.g. computer, laptop, tablet or smart-phone) to study this course, which is Windows7 or MAC OSX10.8+ with Flash Player 10+

Course costs

Assessment

  • The course consists of six modules with questions at the end.
  • You are given the chance to review all your answers at the end of each module before final submission and you will be given 3 attempts at each module to achieve a pass
  • On successful completion of the course, you will be able to download your certificate to print immediately

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