The Provision and Use of Work Equipment (PUWER) Training Course offered by Imperial Corporate Training Institute is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the legal requirements and practical applications of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER). As part of the Healthcare Management training course category within our Training courses, this programme equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to ensure that workplace equipment is safe, suitable, properly maintained, and used correctly to minimise risks and improve operational safety.
This course combines regulatory knowledge with practical workplace applications, enabling participants to identify equipment hazards, conduct risk assessments, implement safe operating procedures, and maintain compliance with health and safety standards. Through real-world case studies and best practices, learners will gain the confidence to improve workplace safety, reduce equipment-related incidents, and support organisational compliance across healthcare and other safety-critical environments.
Objectives
- Understand the requirements and objectives of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
- Learn how to identify hazards associated with work equipment.
- Conduct effective risk assessments for workplace equipment.
- Implement safe operating procedures for different types of equipment.
- Understand inspection, maintenance, and servicing requirements.
- Improve compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
- Reduce accidents and equipment-related incidents.
- Promote a proactive workplace safety culture.
- Understand employer and employee responsibilities under PUWER.
- Develop practical strategies for continuous equipment safety improvement.
Target Audience
- Healthcare managers and supervisors.
- Health and safety officers.
- Facilities and maintenance managers.
- Clinical engineering and biomedical staff.
- Operations and compliance managers.
- Risk management professionals.
- Equipment operators and technicians.
- Quality assurance personnel.
- Workplace safety coordinators.
- Anyone responsible for the safe use and management of work equipment.