Working Together in Health, Safety and the Environment
	Work Equipment (PUWER) As part of the original "6 pack" of European derived regulations, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, have had a significant impact on workplace safety. Combining both the practical controls of machinery, together with the wider risk assessment requirements for all equipment used in the workplace. Recently amended, the new PUWER further enhance these requirements with important additions. This course will cover the background to PUWER, and introduce an approach to risk assessments for work equipment. The requirements for safeguarding dangerous parts of machinery and control systems will also be covered. Who should attend Anyone who has responsibility for workplace equipment and, safety practitioners, managers, supervisors, etc. who will be involved with the implementation of risk assessments and safety procedures for work equipment. Course outline Risk based approach to equipment safety Hazards and Controls The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Management of Work Equipment Selection Inspection/maintenance Training European standards and CE Marking Physical safeguards Dangerous parts Control systems Marking Mobile work equipment Practical examples Duration One day Available as an in-company course only, bespoke to your procedures