PUWER Training in brief: PUWER Training is an online IOSH approved, CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering what counts as work equipment under PUWER. It takes approx. 30 minutes across 4 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Work equipment must be suitable, maintained, inspected and used only by people trained to use it.
PUWER explains the responsibilities of employers and employees under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. It covers the standard equipment must meet and the protection and control measures that keep people safe. It is for anyone who operates or has control over work equipment.
PUWER Training at a glance
| Course | PUWER |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | PUWER 1998 Read the official text What the law requires |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. PUWER 1998 sets it out at Regulation 9(1). Read the wording and what it means, or go straight to the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Understand PUWER and how to follow the guidance
- Have a better understanding of how to use and maintain work equipment
- Understand responsibilities under PUWER for employees and employers
What PUWER covers
Employers and employees responsibilities
This section covers what the employers and employees responsibilities are for keeping all colleagues safe at work.
Safe standard
You will look at what Safe Standard is, and the importance of equipment maintenance, inspection and testing to minimise the risk of injury or accident.
Protection and control measures
The course then covers the use of guards and stop control to reduce the likelihood of injury while using dangerous machinery.
Responsibilities
You will also cover responsibilities of employees and employers in reference to PUWER.
Who should take PUWER Training
This course is for any employee who operates or has control over work equipment.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get PUWER training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's PUWER course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 30 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is PUWER Training accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does PUWER Training cover?
It follows PUWER 1998.
How long does PUWER Training take?
Approx. 30 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does PUWER Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
