PUWER Online Course

Minimise the risk of injury in the workplace by making sure that all machinery and equipment is safe to operate.

This IOSH Approved online PUWER course provides you with essential health and safety information, guidance and control measures to ensure compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

You'll also learn how to assess your workplace for potential hazards and maintain high safety standards. Find out what your responsibilities are, how to identify safe equipment and implement robust safety measures.

By the end of this 25-minute online course, you will:

• Understand your legal duties under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
• Understand how control measures help maintain health and safety
• Explain the potential hazards caused by operating work equipment
• Know why it's important to select equipment carefully and ensure safe working practices
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment inspection, maintenance and testing
• Be aware of emergency procedures

This online PUWER course covers the following topic areas:

• The key features of PUWER legislation
• What are the risks?
• Identifying hazards and establishing who is at risk
• Evaluating risks, recording findings and setting up control measures
• How to reduce risk - choosing the right equipment, testing strength and stability, equipment positioning, safe working loads, storage, signage and tripping hazards
• Maintaining equipment, inspecting and testing
• Training and communication

At the end of this eLearning course, you will need to take an online exam containing 2 multiple-choice questions. The exam is marked automatically and you’ll find out your results straight away. A pass mark of 80% is required. However, if you are unsuccessful, you can retake the exam as many times as you need to at no extra charge.