| Title |
Safe use of power presses. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 as applied to power presses |
| SubTitle |
Approved code of practice and guidance. |
| Author |
HSC |
| Series Code |
L |
| Series Number |
112 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1998 |
| Length |
32 pages |
| ISBN |
0717616274 |
| Price Exc. VAT |
£6.00 |
| VAT Rate |
0% |
| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
| Format |
Paper |
| Notes |
Legal. (L112)(L 112).supersedes L2 entitled, 'Power Presses. The Power Press Regulations 1965 and 1972: Guidance on Regulations.' ISBN 0118855344 |
| Abstract |
Provides guidance for the regular and systematic thorough examination, inspection and testing of power presses and the safeguards applied to their tools so that any defects which render the press unsafe to operate may be promptly recognised and remedied. The booklet needs to be read by anyone who has responsibility, directly or indirectly, for power presses and their provision and use. Covers: Protection of young persons; Citation and Commencement; Interpretation; Application; Maintenance; Specific risks; Information and instructions; Training; Markings; Power presses to which Part IV does not apply; Thorough examination of poower presses, guards and protection devices; Inspection of guards and protection devices; Inspection of guards and protection devices; Reports; Keeping of information; Repeal of enactment; Revocation of instruments. |
| Keywords |
General guidance; PUWER 98 |