Providing and using work equipment safely - a brief guide
INDG Series 291 (rev1)
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
INDG Series
Abstract
Discusses equipment that falls within the remit of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), who it applies to, the requirements, machinery safety and plant and equipment maintenance.
History
Supersedes INDG291 'Simple guide to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998' (HSE, 2011). This is a web version of INDG291 (rev1) - published March 2013.
Subjects
- Construction site equipment
- Special subject areas
- Health and safety
- PUWER
- Construction plant
- Workplace equipment
Publisher History
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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