The Application of European Union Regulations and Standards for Machine Safety Training Course

Objective

Supervisors involved on the shop floor dealing with day-to-day plant and machinery operation need to be aware of the regulatory issues related to the safe use of the machinery and work equipment under their control. This is all brought together in a one day City & Guilds accredited, Machinery Safety related, training course which will enable candidates to develop a greater understanding of the current UK and European Legislation so as to be able to apply these principles into their work environment.

Aims

This training course is intended to develop the candidate's knowledge on legislation and supporting standards, along with best practice guidance on machinery and work equipment safety issues with a focus on the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98).

The training course syllabus also includes information on machinery guarding and risk assessment principles, from which the candidate will be able to appreciate the types of hazards machinery can produce and have a better understanding of the measures to remove or control hazards effectively

Subjects covered

• Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
• Risk assessment concepts and theory including guidance on machinery guarding requirements.

Who should attend

The course is suitable for supervisors who have responsibility for ensuring the correct levels of safety are applied for new or existing machinery and work equipment under their control, so as the people they supervise can operate the equipment correctly and safely.

Further Information

• Documentation : Delegates will receive a set of course notes as a reference document.
• Assessment : Some modules will be assessed by written examinations.
• Qualifications : Each candidate on successful completion of the full course will be awarded a City & Guilds certificate.
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