An Introduction to LOLER & PUWER Training

This half-day LEEA-accredited course introduces the key principles of LOLER and PUWER. Designed for those involved in the use or management of lifting equipment, it provides a foundational understanding of legal responsibilities, inspection requirements, and safe use practices. Delivered by experienced trainers, the course helps participants to recognise risks, support compliance, and promote safer lifting operations.
Course Information
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Improved Compliance: Gain a clear understanding of legal responsibilities under LOLER and PUWER to help ensure your workplace meets regulatory requirements.
Increased Safety Awareness: Learn how to identify risks and apply safe working practices when using or managing lifting equipment.
Stronger Workforce Competency: Build foundational knowledge that supports informed decision-making and safer day-to-day operations.
LEEA Accredited Certification: Completing LEEA Accredited training demonstrates your company's dedication to safety, quality, and professionalism in the lifting industry.
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Lifting Equipment Operators: Gain a basic understanding of the legal framework under LOLER and PUWER, and awareness of their responsibilities regarding lifting equipment.
Inspectors and Maintenance Personnel: Receive an introduction to the key requirements of LOLER and PUWER regulations relevant to lifting equipment, helping build foundational knowledge.
Supervisors and Managers: Understand the regulatory responsibilities for compliance with LOLER and PUWER, and how to ensure these are upheld in lifting operations.
Health and Safety Officers: Become familiar with the scope and purpose of LOLER and PUWER legislation and how it applies to lifting equipment in the workplace.
New Personnel in Lifting Operations: Obtain an overview of LOLER and PUWER regulations to build essential awareness of legal requirements affecting lifting equipment
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Regulatory Overview: Introduce the key principles of LOLER and PUWER.
Legal Responsibilities: Improve awareness of duties related to lifting equipment use and management.
Equipment Safety: Explain the importance of suitability, inspection, and maintenance.
Hazard Awareness: Support the identification of risks and control measures.
Workplace Compliance: Highlight how following LOLER and PUWER supports legal and operational compliance.
Pathway to Competency: Provide a foundation for further training in lifting equipment inspection and examination.
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LOLER - Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations
PUWER - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
Health and Safety at work Act 1974
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSAW) 1999
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations
Approved Codes of Practice
British and International Standards
Harmonised European Standards
HSE Guidance
HSAW - Application Outside Great Britain
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Criteria Covered
Understanding the purpose and intent of LOLER and PUWER regulations
Key definitions and terminology within each regulation
Responsibilities of employers, employees, and duty holders
Core requirements for the inspection, maintenance, and safe use of equipment
Fundamentals of risk assessment in relation to equipment and lifting operations
Overview of documentation and record-keeping obligations
Course Content
To view the full course content please download the Course Information Sheet.
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Each participant must pass a theory assessment to demonstrate a solid understanding of the course content.
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There are no prerequisites to attend this course.
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Contact Hours Inclusive of Breaks: 4
Total Days: 0.5
Timing: Courses can be scheduled for 9am - 1pm or 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Arrival Time: Course participants must arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
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Please ensure you wear safety boots when attending this training course.
For those attending training at the Certex Training Academy, all other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own PPE if you prefer.
If the training is being conducted at your company's site, please consult your employer regarding the specific PPE requirements in accordance with your company's site safety policy.
For a detailed list of PPE used during this training, please download the Course Information Sheet.
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Location: Certex Training Academy
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 10
Location: Customer site
Minimum: 6 (Less people may attend but this is the minimum number of people we charge for to attend your own company premises).
Maximum: 10
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LEEA Accredited: Three Years
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ID
Each participant is required to produce photographic ID on the first day of the course. Failure to do so will result in the participant being unable to participate.
Acceptable Forms of ID:
Photo Driving Licence
Passport
PPE
Please ensure you wear safety boots when attending this training course.
For those attending training at the Certex Training Academy, all other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own PPE if you prefer.
If the training is being conducted at your company's site, please consult your employer regarding the specific PPE requirements in accordance with your company's site safety policy.
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