From Assessment to Installation: Your One-Stop PUWER Partner

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PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) ensures that all work equipment is safe for use, properly maintained and used by trained personnel. It applies to all workplaces in the UK. 

https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/puwer.htm

From this link, you can access the regulation.

Employers, duty holders and anyone controlling work equipment must ensure compliance. This includes inspecting, maintaining and training staff to use equipment safely. 

PUWER applies to all work equipment including machinery, tools, lifting devices and any apparatus used in workplaces such as factories, warehouses and construction sites. 

Employers, duty holders and anyone controlling work equipment must ensure compliance. This includes inspecting, maintaining and training staff to use equipment safely. 

The frequency depends on the type of equipment and its usage. High-risk machinery may require daily checks while others need periodic inspections. A PUWER assessment will determine the correct schedule. 

Non-compliance can lead to enforcement actions, fines or even workplace shutdowns. Ensuring compliance helps protect workers and avoids costly penalties. 

Yes. CE marking ensures compliance with manufacturing standards but PUWER focuses on workplace safety, usage and maintenance. Even CE-marked equipment must meet PUWER requirements.

The most effective way to ensure compliance is through a PUWER assessment, which covers risk evaluations, training, inspections and necessary corrective actions. You can contact us to schedule a PUWER inspection report, conducted by Level 3 Certified PUWER Assessor CPA™ Qualified inspectors.

Yes, if self-employed individuals provide or use equipment that affects the safety of others they must comply with PUWER regulations. 

You can contact us via our contact ust button below or call us directly to schedule a PUWER inspection and consultation. We’ll help ensure your workplace meets all legal requirements.