This 1-day online PUWER Awareness course is delivered live via Microsoft Teams, offering a flexible and accessible introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).

It mirrors the core content of our in-person programme, outlining how PUWER fits within the Health & Safety at Work Act and building a clear understanding of legal responsibilities, inspection requirements and common machinery-related hazards.

Key learning content

Delegates are guided through PUWER Regulations 1–24, the Approved Code of Practice (L22) and the fundamental principles of conducting PUWER inspections.

Using shared slides and digital imagery, the trainer illustrates typical machinery and work-equipment hazards, explains how European and International standards support PUWER compliance and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and highlights common challenges encountered when new equipment is introduced.

The emphasis is on practical, transferable learning that delegates can apply confidently within their own workplaces and across multiple operational sites.

Who is this course for?

This online awareness course is ideal for organisations with multiple premises, remote workers or mixed teams who need a convenient training option. It is suitable for:

• Maintenance Engineers and Technicians working across different locations
• Production, Operations and Shift Supervisors
• Machine Operators, Setters, Line Leaders and Team Leaders
• Engineering Supervisors and first-line managers with equipment responsibilities
• Health & Safety Practitioners supporting remote or multi-site operations
• Purchasing and Procurement Personnel involved in equipment selection
• Project, commissioning and installation team members who need flexible access to PUWER training

Delivery format

This 1-day course is delivered live via Microsoft Teams, enabling delegates to join from any suitable location with reliable internet access.

Sessions combine presenter-led teaching, on-screen demonstrations, real-time Q&A and facilitated group discussion.

This online delivery model provides a highly cost-effective way to build PUWER awareness across dispersed teams, reducing the need for travel while maintaining an interactive, high-quality learning experience.

All supporting materials are provided electronically, and an attendance certificate is issued upon completion.

Pricing and options

• Public online programme: £300 per delegate (ex VAT).
• Private online course for your organisation: £300 per delegate (ex VAT), minimum of 4 delegates.

The aims of this 1-day online PUWER Awareness course are to:

• Provide a clear overview of the purpose of PUWER, its scope and legal foundations, and explain how it aligns with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 in a live, interactive online format.
• Build a baseline understanding of when PUWER inspections are required and the essential elements they should include.
• Increase awareness of common machinery and work-equipment hazards and emphasise the importance of implementing effective control measures.
• Introduce how European and International standards underpin PUWER compliance and connect with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
• Outline key factors to consider when procuring new machinery or equipment to help ensure PUWER compliance is achieved from the outset.

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Describe the scope of PUWER and the range of work equipment it applies to.
• Summarise the key requirements of PUWER Regulations 1–24 and understand their relationship to the Approved Code of Practice (L22).
• Explain when PUWER inspections are required and identify the core elements an inspection should cover.
• Recognise common hazards associated with machinery and work equipment using visual examples discussed during the online session.
• Explain, in straightforward terms, how European and International standards support PUWER compliance and how they relate to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
• Identify when further, more detailed training or specialist support may be required to manage complex machinery safety issues.