Useful links

Navigating safety regulations can be complex — so we’ve gathered a list of official guidance and tools to support your compliance and maintenance planning. If you're unsure where to start, get in touch — we're happy to talk through it with you.

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) open learning download:

This document ids the foundation of keeping out people safe.

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/puwer.htm

PUWER Approved Code Of Practice download:

This document gives more clarity and guidance on applying the regulations.

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l22.htm

HSE Enforcement Management Model download:

This document is what the HSE uses if they are investigating an incident. It can be reverse engineered, this complies with and refers to PUWER.

https://www.hse.gov.uk/enforce/enforcement-management-model.htm

HSE Introduction to machinery safety page:

This gives guidance on the requirement and legal responsibilities of functional machine safety.

https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/introduction.htm

HSE maintenance planning guidance page:

This page gives guidance on the requirement under PUWER for planning, pre-planning, SOP’s training and competence in maintenance tasks.

https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/maintenance.htm