Work Equipment Module 12
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations Any machinery, appliance, apparatus, and electrical tools or installation for use at work Toolbox tools Photocopier Ladder Cash till Clothes rail
Hazards caused by work equipment Entanglement Entrapment Ejection Contact
Control measures Design and selection Siting and installation Guarding
Types of equipment guarding Fixed Adjustable Interlocking Automatic Distance Safety devices
Work equipment – safe working procedures Risk assessment Information, instruction and training In a format which is understandable by everyone Supervision Competence Authorisation Under 18’s
Work equipment – safe working procedures PPE Drugs and alcohol Defect reporting Device and guard abuse Isolation Fail to safe Maintenance