Work equipment - PUWER regulations

Provision and use of work equipment reglations 1998

Very wide ranging covering almost every type of equipment used at work.

In general terms, the Regulations require that
equipment provided for use at work is:
* Suitable for the intended use;
* Safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and,
in certain circumstances, inspected to ensure
this remains the case;
* Used only by people who have received adequate
information, instruction and training; and
* Accompanied by suitable safety measures,
eg protective devices, markings, warnings.

There are a number of Approved Codes of practice including

L22 - PUWER
L112 - PUWER for power presses
L114 - PUWER for wood working equipment