We deliver a variety of Equipment Safety courses, including courses which cover the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations - 1998 (P.U.W.E.R).
Note: The regulations apply to ALL work places
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT): Half Day Course
- Electricity At Work Regulations 1989: 1 Day Course
- P.U.W.E. Regulations (Abrasive Wheels): Half Day Course
- P.U.W.E Regulations (Woodwork Machines): Half Day Course
- P.U.W.E. Regulations (Power Presses): 1 Day Course
- P.U.W.E. Regulations (Machine Guarding): Half Day Course
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT): Half Day Course
Course Objectives
To train person in the use of a PAT tester to enable them to carry out the necessary tests on all electrical equipment.
Intended For
Persons nominated to carry out the regular PAT testing within the workplace
No technical knowledge or background is required.
Course Content
- General introduction to electrical safety including the Electricity At Work Regulations 1989
- The reasons for PAT testing with regards to the necessity fro regular maintenance and repair
- Practical sessions with the use of PAT testing equipment
Electricity At Work Regulations 1989: 1 Day Course
The “Electricity At Work Regulations” has far reaching consequences for companies The Regulations now apply to all places of work and not just factories.
Course Objectives
On completion of the programme, course participants should be able to identify and refer to the duties which the regulations impose on persons in relation to systems, electrical equipment and conductors, for work activities on or near electrical equipment.
Intended For
Supervisors and Engineers involved in the provision of electrical services.
Course Content
- Systems, work activities and protective equipment
- Strength and capability of electrical equipment
- Adverse or hazardous environments
- Insulation, protection and placing of conductors
- Earthing of other suitable precautions
- Integrity of referenced conductors
- Means for protecting from excess
- Precautions for work on equipment made dead
- Work on or near live conductors
- Danger and injury prevention competency
P.U.W.E. Regulations (Abrasive Wheels): Half Day Course
Course Objectives
To advise on the precautions which should be taken for the prevention of accidents in the use of abrasive wheels. This course will enable companies to meet their statutory requirements.
Intended For
Staff designated as being responsible for the mounting of abrasive wheels and the maintenance and care of grinding equipment.
Course Content
- Detailed examination of and discussion of the Regulations
- Abrasive Wheels characteristics
- The British Standard System of Wheel Marking
- Inspection, mounting and testing of abrasive wheels
- Wheel turning and dressing
- Wheel balancing
- Storing, handling and transportation of abrasive wheels
- Spindle speeds and speed control
- Wheel guarding, adjustment of rests
- Precautions to be taken by the operator
Note: A practical certificate of competence can be issued after an additional half day practical demonstration followed by an assessment of competence. This part of the course will be conducted within the company’s premises.
P.U.W.E Regulations (Woodwork Machines): Half Day Course
Course Objectives
The course is designed to cover the statutory requirements laid down by the 1998 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. Course participants should also develop a more systematic approach to safe working practices.
Intended For
Supervisors, craftsmen and operators involved in the use of woodworking machines.
Course Content
- Interpretation of Regulations
- Statutory guards/push sticks and mounting of blades
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Noise/Vibration
- Dust – hazards and control
P.U.W.E. Regulations (Power Presses): 1 Day Course
The course is designed to cover the statutory information requirements laid down by the 1998 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. Course participants should also develop a more positive and systematic approach to safe working methods.
Intended For
Supervisors, tool setters and other persons who are involved in preparing power presses for use.
Course Content
- Inspection records and systems
- The nature and function of clutch mechanisms, flywheels, brakes and ancillary equipment
- Types and functions of safety devices
- Guarding of power presses
- Tool design and its influence on safety
- The work of a tool setter
- Electrical and electronic devices on power presses
- Accident causation and prevention
P.U.W.E. Regulations (Machine Guarding): Half Day Course
Course Objectives
To ensure employers provide and maintain the most suitable form of guarding for all dangerous plant and equipment.
Intended For
Plant supervisors, designers and safety personnel shoes jobs entail ensuring adequate and efficient guarding systems.
Course Content
- Section 6 – Health and Safety At Work Act etc
- Codes of Practice e.g. Machine Tool Trades Association
- B.S. 5304 Codes of Practice with detailed examination and discussion of various guards e.g. fixed, interlocking, automatic, adjustable and electrical systems