Power Press (PUWER) Regulations – Refresher

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Introduction

Power presses have always been considered to be high-risk machines and it is essential that they are properly inspected, tested and maintained to keep operators safe from serious injury. Accident data shows that poor maintenance was at the root of about 40 per cent of incidents involving mechanical presses.

A one day course for any person involved in the Supervision of Power Presses or who is appointed by the company to set or reset Power Presses or is under training requiring refresher training.

To assist delegates who are involved with Power Presses to understand their Responsibilities for inspection and testing of the Power Press Safety System and the Requirements of the Work Equipment Regulations.

  • Legal Requirement
    • Work Equipment Regulations (Power Presses)
    • Individual Responsibilities
    • Noise at Work
    • Health and Safety at Work Act
  • Principles of Power Press
    • Brakes
    • Clutches
    • Fly Wheels
    • Types of Presses
  • Guarding of Presses
    • Fixed Guards
    • Interlocked Guards
    • Automatic Guards
    • Light/Infra-Red Guards
  • Inspection and Testing
    • Specification for different Guarding of Power Presses
    • Guarding of Ancillary Equipment
    • Frequency and Nature of Inspection
  • Accidents
    • Causation Prevention
    • Accident Statistics
    • Tool Design
    • Loading and Unloading of Tooling
    • Defect Reporting
    • Communication in the Working Environment

This programme uses a mixture of group discussions, information input sessions, case studies and a written test paper.

Participants will:

  • Appreciate their legal responsibilities when setting and re-setting Power Presses
  • Appreciate their organisations legal responsibilities
  • Apply Procedures in accordance with good working practices
  • Reduce Incidents involved with the use of Power Presses
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