Introduction to LOLER & PUWER - LEEA Accredited

Both the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) are essential pieces of health and safety legislation designed to ensure the safe use of equipment in the workplace.

Whether you're involved in planning, supervising, or performing tasks that rely on work equipment or lifting operations, understanding these regulations is vital for maintaining safety, preventing accidents, and staying legally compliant.

Throughout this course, we’ll explore the key principles, requirements, and best practices associated with LOLER and PUWER.

You’ll learn about:

• The purpose and scope of each regulation.
• Your legal responsibilities under these regulations.
• How to identify and manage risks related to lifting operations and equipment use.
• The importance of inspections, maintenance, and safe systems of work.

The course is designed to provide you with a basic yet practical understanding of these regulations. By the end of the session, you’ll be better equipped to recognise potential hazards, implement safe practices, and contribute to a safer workplace environment.

Course Aims:

This course aims to provide participants with:

• Basic Awareness of LOLER and PUWER: An introduction to the key principles and purposes of LOLER and PUWER and where they fit into the regulatory hierarchy.
• Understanding Legal Responsibilities: A clear overview of the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees under these regulations.
• Recognising Hazards and Risks: An awareness of the common risks associated with lifting operations and work equipment, and the importance of proper control measures.
• Introduction to Equipment Checks: Basic knowledge of the need for regular inspections, maintenance, and record-keeping for lifting and work equipment.
• Safe Work Practices: An understanding of simple, practical steps to ensure safe lifting operations and the use of equipment in the workplace.
• Compliance Essentials: An appreciation of how following these regulations improves workplace safety and helps avoid penalties for non-compliance.

What the course also covers:

• Health & Safety at work Act 1974
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSAW) 1999
• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations
• Approved Codes of Practice
• British and International Standards
• Harmonised European Standards
• Understanding HSE Guidance
• HSAW - Application Outside Great Britain

By the end of the course, participants will have a foundational understanding of LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998, enabling them to recognise their importance in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.

LEEA Accredited Course

The content of this course and the standard of instruction has been approved by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). A certificate will be issued by LEEA on successful completion of the course.

No prerequisites required.

Each participant is required to produce photographic ID on the first day of the course. Failure to do so will result in the participant being unable to attend.

Certex UK offers a range of standard training courses as detailed on our web site and bespoke training courses can be tailored to suit your specific needs. Many of our standard courses are LEEA certified.