Work equipment safety measures - Eley Consultancy Ltd

Work equipment safety measures.

The use of the phrase ‘work equipment’ is in keeping with the definition used in the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

Work equipment can be classified as:

Hand tools (e.g. a hammer, screwdriver etc.)
Hand-held power tools (e.g. portable electrical drill, circular saw etc.)
Machines
Mobile work equipment
Machine assemblies

All work equipment should be suitable for the TASK & for the ENVIRONMENT in which it is being used.

So what can you do to ensure that the work equipment that you use in your workplace, is safe and fit for the task at hand and the environment?

Start with looking at implementing the following work equipment safety measures:

Preventing access to dangerous parts of machinery (e.g. guarding, protection appliances)
Restricting use
Information, instruction and training
Regular maintenance
Equipment controls (e.g. start and stop buttons)
Lighting considerations
Markings
Warnings
Space considerations

As always, the above safety measures are not an exhaustive list but merely a starting point in which to improve your health and safety in relation to work equipment,

If you would like to discuss your work equipment or how to make your business a safer environment, then please get in touch with us where we will be more than happy to discuss your health and safety needs.

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