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 will explore the key principles, requirements, and best practices associated with LOLER and PUWER.

After successful completion participants will have foundational understanding of LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998, enabling them to recognise their importance in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.

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Course Aims:

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.

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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

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Achievement Measurement

Each course participant must complete and pass a theory examination, to demonstrate a good understanding of the course theory.

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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to complete this course.

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What You Need to Bring

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.

If this course is held at a Certex UK location, please follow this link for the PPE Requirements.

If the course is to be held on a Client's site, additional PPE may also be required as specified by the Client's site safety rules.

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Duration

The course runs for 4 hours.

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Course Capacity

Maximum course size: 10.

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Certificate Validity

Three Years

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Training Locations

Please follow the link for our Training Locations.

We can also travel to customer sites worldwide to deliver courses subject to access to suitable facilities and equipment.

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LEEA Certified 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.

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Does this Course Prove Competency

There is no set certification or approval body that can deem you competent. HSE provides guidance on what is meant by competency, stating that:

Competence can be described as the combination of training, skills, experience and knowledge that a person has and their ability to apply them to perform a task safely.

They stipulate that a competent person must undertake the necessary training to help acquire and maintain satisfactory competency levels.

This course alone will not deem your employee competent but can be used in conjunction with experience, skills and knowledge to demonstrate overall theoretical and practical competence which can assist you as an Employer to address legal requirements, by contributing to your own assessment of your employee's potential competency.

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70% Discount

CITB members may be eligible to save 70% on the cost of this training via the Employer Networks Scheme.

Speak to your local Network to find out what is available in your area. 

Want to know if you can use the Employer Network Scheme?

As long as you are registered with CITB, up to date with any applicable levy and have an Employer Network in your area you can access & benefit from this service.

Employer Networks are free to join for any levy-registered employer. You do not have to be eligible to pay a levy to use the service, just registered with CITB. 

Not a member yet?

Register here: CITB Registration Form

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