PUWER stands for the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (1999 in Northern Ireland). The PUWER regulations deal with the work equipment and machinery used every day in workplaces. It aims to keep people safe wherever equipment and machinery is used at work. PUWER replaces the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992, carrying forward the existing requirements with several changes and additions.
PUWER regulations aim to make working life safer for everyone who uses and encounters machinery and equipment including employers, employees, contractors, suppliers, and anyone else who might use or have access to machinery in the workplace. The PUWER regulations aim to ensure that all equipment is:
- Suitable for its intended purpose
- Regularly maintained to ensure safety
- Only used by people who have received adequate training
- Inspected by a competent worker
How we can help
Experienced EEUK health and safety consultants can carry out a PUWER assessment to make sure your machinery and equipment is safe to use. Our main priority is to make sure your staff are protected when using machinery and have the right training to use it.
Contact us to find out more about PUWER assessments.
Testimonials
Greencore Group
We have had a long relationship with EEUK due to the quality of the reports that I receive after a visit from EEUK consultants. There is always a very easy to digest summary, but still lots of detail. Another reason is their friendly approach – we have built up a personal relationship, which means that managing the work is made so much easier.
Health & Safety Manager
Newbridge Energy
EEUK have been consummate professionals from the outset. They are always keen to help and quick to offer advice on all queries. We have used EEUK for LEV servicing, Fire Risk assessments and DSEAR risk assessments. Their support team are very helpful, and this is reflected in their onsite services. I can whole heartedly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable, professional and friendly company.
Graduate Health and Safety Engineer
Venator
Historically, we have had LEV monitoring done by EEUK, but this was before I joined the company. Since I have been in this role, I have engaged EEUK to do fibre count monitoring on a kiln and we are planning a noise survey too. I have already received the RAMS pack for this job to review prior to the survey which is fabulous, I normally spend a large proportion of time when working with contractors trying to get this information.
EHS Officer
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BAFE SP205-1
At EEUK, we are a BAFE SP205-1 registered company, meaning we make sure the services we offer are of the highest quality.
Accredited within the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS)
EEUK is CHAS accredited. This means we ensure compliance across the different areas of risk management and mitigate risks across the supply chain.
Cyber Essentials
Being Cyber Essentials accredited helps us to guard against the most common cyber threats and demonstrates our commitment to cyber security.
ISO9001 Quality Management
We are ISO 9001 certified which means we are recognised as a company with a strong customer focus, a motivated top management team and processes in place with the aim to continually improve.
ISO14001 – Environmental Management
The ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and provides guidance on how our business impacts the environment.
SafeContractor
We are SafeContractor approved, which means we comply with health and safety legislation – it is recognised as the leading health and safety accreditation by 33,000 contractors in the country.
JOSCAR Registration Mark
The JOSCAR Registration Mark is valued by some of the largest purchasers in the defence community and indicates that we have gone through the process required to demonstrate our commitment and credentials to the industry.
We’re ISO 45001 certified.
ISO 45001 is an international standard for health and safety at work developed by national and international standards committees independent of government.
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