PUWER – Work Equipment Safety Awareness Course
Use work equipment safely — suitability, maintenance, guarding, isolation and training under PUWER 1998.
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About this course
Work equipment, from hand tools and saws to mixers and mobile plant, is involved in many serious injuries every year.
This awareness course covers PUWER 1998, choosing suitable equipment, maintenance and inspection, guarding dangerous parts, controls and isolation, training and competence, and mobile work equipment.
The course runs entirely in your browser. You can stop at any point and pick up where you left off, and once you pass the final assessment you can download a PDF certificate straight away.
Who it's for
- Operatives using tools and machinery
- Plant operators and fitters
- Supervisors and site managers
- Anyone selecting or hiring work equipment
Snippets from the course
Two short extracts taken straight from the course material, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
Inspection
Where safety depends on installation conditions, or deterioration could cause danger, equipment must be **inspected by a competent person** at suitable intervals and records kept.
Fixed and interlocked guards
Fixed guards need a tool to remove them. **Interlocked guards** stop the machine when opened. Never defeat an interlock or prop a guard open.
What's covered
Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome to PUWER – Work Equipment Safety Awareness
- Who this course is for
- What the course covers
- How the tests and pass mark work
What PUWER Covers
- The regulations
- What is work equipment?
- Who has duties
- Related law
Suitability and Selection
- Suitable for the job
- Working environment
- CE and UKCA marking
- Hired equipment
Maintenance and Inspection
- Maintenance
- Inspection
- Pre-use checks
- Faulty equipment
Guarding Dangerous Parts
- Why guarding matters
- Hierarchy of guarding
- Fixed and interlocked guards
- Adjustable guards
Controls, Isolation and Stability
- Controls
- Emergency stops
- Isolation
- Stability
Training, Competence and Safe Use
- Information and instructions
- Training
- Only authorised users
- Young and inexperienced workers
Mobile Work Equipment and Power Presses
- Mobile work equipment
- Rollover and falling objects
- Drive shafts and attachments
- Specific equipment rules
Summary and Putting It Into Practice
- Recap
- Before you start
- During use
- If something is wrong
Final assessment
A longer multiple-choice assessment covering every module. Score 80% or more and your PDF certificate is issued immediately. You can retake it as many times as you need.
Start PUWER – Work Equipment Safety Awareness Course now
9 modules, a test after each one and a final assessment — all in your browser, all saved as you go.
You'll be asked to sign in or create a free account first, then pay £24.99 (includes VAT at 20%) to unlock the course. Your progress and certificate are saved to your account.