Machinery Series - PUWER
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Introduction
Machinery is used in many sectors to fabricate, handle and
package industrial and consumer products. Everyone who works with
machinery, whether directly or indirectly, need to understand the
basics of machinery safety but not everyone needs to know all the
details relating to the design. This course covers those activities
regulated by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
(PUWER) and provides delegates with a thorough knowledge of this
legislation. The course will also give practical advice on
how to evaluate the safety of existing machines and how to measure
and evaluate noise and vibration risks. This course can be taken in
combination with the machinery risk assessment essentials course
that takes place on the following day.
Course includes

- Provision and use of work equipment regulations
- Choice of guards and guard dimensions
- Introduction to machinery safety standards
- Machine Modifications allowable under PUWER
- Use of control systems and impact of failures
- Measurement, evaluation and control of noise
- Measurement, evaluation and control of hand-arm vibration
- Hands-on practice evaluating the safety of machinery and
suitability of guards
Who should attend?
This course is aimed primarily at machinery users, maintenance
engineers, safety officers and project engineers who may find
themselves responsible for purchasing machinery or needing to make
minor modifications to improve the efficiency or change the use of
existing machinery. This course would also benefit anyone who needs
a thorough understanding of the provision and use of work equipment
regulations.
Venue
The course will be run at the HSE Science and Research Centre in
the spa town of Buxton. Buxton is in the heart of the Peak District
and has good links to mainline train stations and Manchester
International Airport.
Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitbuxton.co.uk.
Cost
The cost of this course is £515 per person (includes course
notes, lunch and refreshments).
Please note that all courses must be paid for via credit
card at the time of booking.
For further dates and additional information email: hsetraining@hse.gov.uk or
contact the Training and Events Team at HSE directly on +44 (0)203
028 3704.
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