Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
2013-Dec-01IRATA International code of practice for industrial rope access Part 4 of 5: Local legislation: United Kingdom4.2.3The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations4.2.3.1 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) require risks to people’s health and safety from equipment that they use at work to be prevented or controlled. The regulations apply to all work equipment, including lifting equipment. Under PUWER, it is required that suitable work equipment is selected in terms of its construction and design, where it is to be used and the purpose for which it is to be used.4.2.3.2In general terms, PUWER require that equipment provided for use at work is:a) suitable for the intended use;b) safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and, in certain circumstances, inspected to ensure this remains the case;c) used only by people who have received adequate information, instruction and training;