LOLER and PUWER Bespoke Course
Key Features
Of this LOLER PUWER Course:
- Covers the full scope of LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998 regulations as applied across UK workplaces
- Includes thorough examination requirements, risk assessment processes, and maintenance planning for lifting and general work equipment
- Addresses operator duties, competent person responsibilities, and record-keeping obligations under both sets of regulations
- Explores real scenarios involving cranes, hoists, slings, forklifts, conveyors, and a wide range of industrial machinery
- Provides clear guidance on defect reporting, equipment marking, and safe systems of work
- Suitable for organisations seeking tailored training that reflects their specific equipment and operational environment
Course Date Availability
LOLER PUWER training at the following 12 centres. Prices from £0 per person :
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Course Information
Overview:
The LOLER and PUWER Bespoke course delivers comprehensive training on the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Delegates examine the legal duties placed on employers, equipment users, and competent persons, learning how to apply these requirements to lifting operations and the broader use of work equipment in industrial, construction, and warehouse settings.
The training emphasises practical compliance through examination planning, thorough examination techniques, maintenance regimes, and the creation of safe systems of work. Content reflects current HSE guidance and enforcement expectations in 2026, enabling delegates to identify risks, implement controls, and maintain accurate records that satisfy regulatory scrutiny.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Health and safety managers responsible for equipment compliance
- Maintenance engineers and technicians who inspect or service lifting and work equipment
- Supervisors and team leaders overseeing lifting operations or machinery use
- Competent persons carrying out thorough examinations
- Warehouse and site managers who authorise equipment use
- Employers and duty holders seeking to understand their LOLER and PUWER obligations
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to interpret LOLER and PUWER regulations and apply them to specific equipment and operations
- Requirements for planning, organising, and supervising lifting operations including risk assessment
- Methods for carrying out thorough examinations and determining examination intervals
- Maintenance, inspection, and defect reporting procedures for a wide range of work equipment
- Marking, documentation, and record-keeping standards required by both regulations
- How to develop safe systems of work and select appropriate accessories and equipment
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one or two days depending on the level of customisation required. It combines classroom-based regulatory explanation with practical workshops, case studies, and equipment-specific discussions tailored to the delegates’ workplace.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Introduction to LOLER and PUWER legislation and enforcement
- Lifting equipment types, accessories, and thorough examination requirements
- Planning and executing safe lifting operations
- PUWER duties for selection, maintenance, and inspection of work equipment
- Risk assessment, control measures, and safe systems of work
- Defect reporting, documentation, and competent person responsibilities
- Practical application and workplace-specific scenarios
Private Courses On-site
LOLER and PUWER Bespoke training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Delegates receive a certificate of attendance confirming completion of LOLER and PUWER training. This certificate demonstrates understanding of the regulations and can support internal competency records. Many organisations choose to refresh this training every three to five years or when equipment or regulations change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked LOLER and PUWER Bespoke questions:
The standard course runs for one or two days. Duration is adjusted according to the range of equipment and operations covered during the bespoke sessions.
There are no formal prerequisites. Delegates should have a basic understanding of workplace health and safety and be involved with equipment use or supervision.
Training addresses lifting equipment such as cranes, hoists, slings, and shackles under LOLER, plus a wide range of work equipment including forklifts, conveyors, presses, and power tools under PUWER.
Assessment is through group discussions, practical exercises, and a short written knowledge check. There is no formal examination.
Delegates receive a certificate of attendance that confirms understanding of LOLER and PUWER requirements.
The certificate does not expire, although many employers recommend refresher training every three to five years or following significant regulatory or equipment changes.
This bespoke version integrates both LOLER and PUWER requirements and is tailored to the specific equipment and working practices of the organisation attending.
Delegates should bring any relevant equipment documentation, risk assessments, or examination records from their workplace to support the practical discussions.
Yes. Training is frequently delivered at the client’s premises so that equipment and operational examples can be used directly during the sessions.
Yes. Delegates learn the documentation standards for thorough examinations, maintenance logs, and equipment marking required under both regulations.
The course provides foundational regulatory knowledge suitable for those new to the subject while also offering depth for experienced personnel through workplace-specific examples.
Delegates gain clear understanding of regulatory duties, enabling them to prepare appropriate records and demonstrate compliance during visits by the Health and Safety Executive.
Prices per person typically start at £0. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This bespoke course is designed to reflect the actual equipment and lifting operations found in your workplace, helping duty holders meet their legal obligations with clarity and confidence.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group