Power presses are among the most hazardous machines used in industry and amputation or serious injury is usually caused by becoming trapped between the tools of a power press.
This course is covered legally by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment (PUWER) Regulations and advises on the precautions that should be taken to ensure the safe use of power presses to prevent accidents.
Course Content
- Regulations in the use of power presses and press brakes
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment (PUWER) Regulations
- Power press mechanisms and safety devices (guarding)
- Causes of power press accidents and their prevention
- The work of the press tool setter
- Power press tool design
- Inspection and testing
- Record keeping
- Responsibilities of employers and employees
- How operator training contributes to safe working practices
Duration: one day
Location
At SIGTA in Portslade or on your site with sufficient delegates.