PUWER/EAWR/HSWA inspection: Electrical/ mechanical equipment
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The UK's Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, Health & Safety at Work Act, and Electricity at Work Regulations place duties on employers for ensuring the safety and health of their employees and also the public, if they are at risk from those work activities. This includes electrical safety.
Periodic engineering inspections of workplace plant, machinery and equipment form a vital part of an employer’s duty; ensuring the health, safety and welfare of their employees and workplace visitors. Inspections also ensure employer conformity to health and safety regulatory requirements and, ultimately, add value by helping the business to operate efficiently.
A wide range of electrical and mechanical plant and equipment are covered by the Regulations which, in many cases, are subject to statutory, periodic 'thorough examinations' by a 'Competent Person'.
What is a 'Competent Person'?
The UK Health & Safety Executive defines a 'Competent Person' as "someone who has the necessary skills, experience and knowledge to manage health and safety".
Depending on the particular legislation, the Competent Person can be either an individual or the body which employs the individual to provide inspection services.
| Equipment category | Legislation (1) |
|---|---|
| Electrical/mechanical | Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR 1989) Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA 1974) |
| Boiler/pressure systems | Pressure System Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) |
| Lifting | Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) |
| Local exhaust ventilation | The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) |
| Power presses and associated machinery | Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) |
| Fixed wiring (electrical) | Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR) |
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