Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

17.25.8
Use and reporting of defects – 
Regulations 10 and 11
Every employer shall take all reasonable steps to ensure 
that PPE is properly used.
Every employee shall:
➤
use PPE provided in accordance with training and 
instructions
➤
return it to the accommodation provided after use
➤
report any loss or obvious defect.
17.25.9 References
Personal Protective Equipment (EC Directive) 
Regulations 1992. SI 1992 No 3139, Stationary Offi ce
Personal protective equipment at work,. Personal 
Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. 
Guidance on Regulations. L25, 1992 HSE Books
ISBN 0-7176-0415-2
A short guide to the Personal Protective Equipment at 
Work Regulations 1992, INDG174 1997 HSE Books
ISBN 0-7176-0889-1

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Sun protection Advice for employers of outdoor workers. 
INDG337, HSE Books 2001
ISBN 0-7176-1982-6
17.26 
Provision and Use of Work 
Equipment Regulations 1998 
(except part IV) as amended 
in 2002
17.26.1 Introduction
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 
1998 (PUWER) are made under the HSW Act and their 
primary aim is to ensure that work equipment is used 
without risks to health and safety, regardless of its age, 
condition or origin. The requirements of PUWER that are 
relevant to woodworking machinery are set out in the 
Safe use of woodworking machinery Approved Code 
of Practice
. PUWER has specifi c requirements for risk 
assessment which are covered under the Health and 
Safety Management Regulations 1999.
Part IV of PUWER is concerned with power presses 
and is not part of the Certifi cate syllabus and is therefore 
not covered in this summary.