Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

This module, written for one of our clients and hosted on our LMS, is designed to give you an awareness of PUWER and its implications in your workplace.

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Course Content

The PUWER course takes approximately 30 mins to complete and is followed by a 10 question test to reinforce your learning, get 8 or more questions correct to earn a certificate.

Introduction to PUWER

This introductory chapter explains some workplace regulations to be aware of, defines PUWER and how it fits into the workplace, with regards to suitability, maintenance, inspection, risks and hazards.

PUWER Introduction

This chapter covers PUWER and it’s relationship to Control Systems that need to be in place before certain types of equipment can be used.

Mobile Work Equipment

Mobile Work Equipment has it’s own specific set of regulations, this chapter describes this part of PUWER and gives real life examples of some classic breaches.

PUWER Breach Example

Power Presses

This chapter outlines PUWER with regard to Power Presses.

MUSIC

This acronym can be used to remember the important points of PUWER. In this chapter we look at the main points of Maintenance, Usage, Suitaility, Inspection and Competency and it’s application in the workplace.

Case Studies and Pictures

Using some real life examples this chapter goes into more specific detail of some of the more important areas of PUWER in the workplace.

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Testimonials

We selected Oilennium to develop and monitor the Risk Management programme of study (See LMS 2 above) in recognition of their expertise and existing working relationship with Weatherford. The fact that Oilennium managed to provide us with this valuable resource for a modest investment means that it is very cost-effective, which is extremely important in this economic environment.

Adrian Houlbrook, Global QHSE Manager, Weatherford