ABSTRACT
This chapter covers the scope and main requirements
for work equipment as covered by Parts II and III of the
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
(PUWER). The requirements for the supply of new
machinery are also included. Summaries of PUWER
and The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations are
given in Chapter 20. The safe use of hand tools, hand-
held power tools and the proper safe-guarding of a small
range of machinery used in construction work are
included.
