PUWER
The GB regulatory regime for work equipment, requiring that equipment provided for use at work is suitable, maintained in a safe condition, inspected, and used only by people who have received adequate information and training.
Also known as
By jurisdiction
UK HSE
PUWERExact equivalentThe Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/2306) require that work equipment is suitable for its intended use, maintained in a safe state, inspected to ensure it is safe, only used by people who have received adequate information, instruction and training, and accompanied by suitable safety measures.
Irish HSA
No equivalentNo equivalent in this jurisdiction.
US OSHA
No equivalentNo equivalent in this jurisdiction.
Note: PUWER is a GB instrument implementing the EU Work Equipment Directive. Ireland implements equivalent provisions through the General Application Regulations 2007.
Practitioner note: GB instrument. Irish equivalent in GAR 2007. Covers virtually all work equipment from portable tools to large machinery. LOLER is a specific subset for lifting equipment.