PUWER Course

The Echo3 online PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) course achieves several learning objectives including;

Legislation Awareness.  Understand the legal obligations and responsibilities outlined by PUWER, to help ensure employee compliance.

Risk Management.  Develop skills to assess, mitigate, and manage risks associated with work equipment, prioritising safety measures and preventive actions.

Equipment Competence.  Gain knowledge of the safe operation of work equipment, including their maintenance, and safety protocols, enhancing proficiency in their use.

Compliance and Implementation.  Learn to apply PUWER guidelines effectively within the workplace.

Safety Culture.  Promote a safety-conscious culture within your

This online PUWER training is ideal for workers, supervisors, and managers across industries using work equipment that is covered under PUWER.

It’s essential for anyone involved in operating, maintaining, or overseeing machinery, tools, or devices in the workplace.

From factory floor operators to construction site managers, the course benefits those responsible for equipment safety, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and implementing effective risk management practices.

This includes individuals in manufacturing, construction, logistics, and any sector utilising work equipment, fostering a culture of safety and competence among personnel interacting with machinery.

Equipment covered by PUWER includes:

• All machinery.  A term which encompasses a broad category of industrial machines, from manufacturing equipment like lathes and all construction machinery such as excavators and bulldozers.
• Hand Tools, used in various trades are all subject to PUWER, including power drills, grinders, saws, and pneumatic tools.
• Lifting Equipment, like Cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other equipment are included to ensure the safe lifting of heavy loads.
• Pressure Systems, for example boilers and air compressors.
• Conveyors, and material handling equipment.
• Agricultural Equipment, for example, tractors and harvesters.
• Medical Equipment and devices
• Laboratory Equipment
• Vehicle Hoists like Vehicle lifting equipment used in garages and workshops.
• Industrial robots and automated machinery
• Woodworking Equipment, such as table saws, planers, and routers.
• Electrical Equipment, like drills and grinders.