Blog Tag: PUWER

Fixed vs Interlocking Guards

24 March 2026
Allan Harris

When Is Fixed Guarding Mandatory Under PUWER? If you’re responsible for workforce safety, you’ll already recognise just how important the selection of safeguarding method is....

What is the Danger Zone in Machine Guarding?

5 January 2026
Allan Harris

Understanding and controlling the “danger zone” around machinery is a fundamental pilar of industrial safety. It’s important to recognise how humans interact with machines...

What are the PUWER Regulations for Machinery?

9 October 2025
Allan Harris

Any UK business that owns, operates, or controls work equipment has a legal requirement to comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations...

Why Factory Shutdowns are Opportunities for Strategic Machinery Safety Reviews

23 July 2025
Allan Harris

Seasonal shutdowns have long been features of the manufacturing calendar. Whilst there may be a tendency to consider them a nuisance and merely as lost...