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PUWER Training
SOCOTEC UK Limited

PUWER Training

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Our IOSH Approved, CPD Certified PUWER training is tailored for those responsible for selecting, using, or maintaining work equipment. It is suitable for managers, supervisors, and employees across a broad range of industries.

The course provides essential knowledge to ensure the safe use of work equipment, helping participants understand their legal responsibilities under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). It covers the identification and mitigation of mechanical and non-mechanical hazards, safe operation practices, and the importance of regular maintenance, inspections, and compliance with safety standards. 

Course duration

The PUWER course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.  

Who should take this course?

PUWER training online is suitable for managers, supervisors, and employees across all industries who are responsible for selecting, using, or maintaining work equipment. The course is particularly valuable for those who work in construction and manufacturing.   

Course aims 

By the end of PUWER training, participants will be able to: 

  • Explain the purpose, scope and key requirements of the PUWER regulations. 
  • Recognise the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees under PUWER. 
  • Identify common hazards associated with different types of work equipment and how to assess their suitability for use. 
  • Apply appropriate control measures to minimise risks when using work equipment. 
  • Understand the importance of regular maintenance, inspection and testing of work equipment to maintain safety standards.  

Course accreditations

Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.

Benefits of the PUWER Training

  • Reduces the risk of accidents and injuries by enabling participants to identify common hazards associated with work equipment and understand how to implement and follow safe systems of work. 
  • Supports employers to meet their training obligations under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). 
  • Developed by qualified and experienced health and safety professionals with many years of experience in delivering training solutions. 
  • PUWER training can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them. 
  • Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout. 
  • Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go. 
  • Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding. 

How is it delivered?

The PUWER course is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.  

Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.   

Assessment

At the end of PUWER training online there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%. 

Certificate

If you complete PUWER training on SHINE, you will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course which is downloadable as a PDF file.