The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

Regulation 10

SCHEDULE 1 E+W+S INSTRUMENTS WHICH GIVE EFFECT TO COMMUNITY DIRECTIVES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF PRODUCTS

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 1 in force at 5.12.1998, see reg. 1

(1)	(2)
Title	Reference
The Construction Plant and Equipment (Harmonisation of Noise Emission Standards) Regulations 1985	S.I. 1985/1968, amended by S.I. 1989/1127
The Construction Plant and Equipment (Harmonisation of Noise Emission Standards) Regulations 1988	S.I. 1988/361, amended by S.I. 1992/488, 1995/2357
The Electro-medical Equipment (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1988	S.I. 1988/1586, amended by S.I. 1994/3017
The Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1989	S.I. 1989/728, amended by S.I. 1994/3260
F1 . . .	F1 . . .
F2 . . .	F2 . . .
The Lawnmowers (Harmonisation of Noise Emission Standards) Regulations 1992	S.I. 1992/168
The Gas Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1992	S.I. 1992/711
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 1992	S.I. 1992/2372, amended by S.I. 1994/3080
F3 . . .	F3 . . .
The Personal Protective Equipment (EC Directive) Regulations 1992	S.I. 1992/3139, amended by S.I. 1993/3074, 1994/2326, 1996/3039
The Active Implantable Medical Devices Regulations 1992	S.I. 1992/3146, amended by S.I. 1995/1671
The Medical Devices Regulations 1994	S.I. 1994/3017
F4 . . .	F4 . . .
The Gas Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1995	S.I. 1995/1629
The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 1996	[F5 S.I. 1996/192, amended by S.I. 1998/81, 2001/3766, 2005/830]
F6 . . .	F6 . . .
F7 . . .	F7 . . .
[F8 The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001	S.I. 2001/1701]
F9 . . .	F9 . . .
[F10 The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 ]	[F11 S.I. 2008/1597]
[F12 The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016	S.I. 2016/1092]
[F13 The Lifts Regulations 2016]	[F14 S.I. 2016/1093]
[F15 The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016]	[F16 S.I. 2016/1101]
[F17 The Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016	S.I. 2016/1105]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 1 omitted (1.7.2013) by virtue of The Construction Products Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1387), reg. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1

F2 Words in Sch. 1 omitted (8.12.2016) by virtue of The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1092), regs. 1, 78(1) (with reg. 3)

F3 Words in Sch. 1 omitted (29.12.2009) by virtue of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1597), reg. 1(1), Sch. 7 para. 1(a) (with reg. 28)

F4 Words in Sch. 1 omitted (8.12.2016) by virtue of The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1101), reg. 1, Sch. 7 para. 2 (with reg. 3)

F5 Words in Sch. 1 substituted (1.5.2005) by The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/830), regs. 1, 3

F6 Words in Sch. 1 omitted (8.12.2016) by virtue of The Lifts Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1093), regs. 1, 83(4)(a) (with regs. 3-5)

F7 Words in Sch. 1 omitted (8.12.2016) by virtue of The Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1105), reg. 1, Sch. 12 para. 1 (with reg. 88)

F8 Words in Sch. 1 added (3.7.2001) by The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/1701), regs. 1(3), 22(1)

F9 Words in Sch. 1 omitted (30.7.2018) by virtue of The Cableway Installations Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/816), regs. 1, 28(1)

F10 Words in Sch. 1 inserted (29.12.2009) by The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1597), reg. 1(1), Sch. 7 para. 1(b)(i) (with reg. 28)

F11 Words in Sch. 1 inserted (29.12.2009) by The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1597), reg. 1(1), Sch. 7 para. 1(b)(ii) (with reg. 28)

F12 Words in Sch. 1 inserted (8.12.2016) by The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1092), regs. 1, 78(1) (with reg. 3)

F13 Words in Sch. 1 added (8.12.2016) by The Lifts Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1093), regs. 1, 83(4)(b)(i) (with regs. 3-5)

F14 Words in Sch. 1 added (8.12.2016) by The Lifts Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1093), regs. 1, 83(4)(b)(ii) (with regs. 3-5)

F15 Words in Sch. 1 inserted (8.12.2016) by The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1101), reg. 1, Sch. 7 para. 2(a) (with reg. 3)

F16 Word in Sch. 1 inserted (8.12.2016) by The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1101), reg. 1, Sch. 7 para. 2(b) (with reg. 3)

F17 Words in Sch. 1 inserted (8.12.2016) by The Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1105), reg. 1, Sch. 12 para. 1 (with reg. 88)

Regulation 31

SCHEDULE 2 E+W+S POWER PRESSES TO WHICH REGULATIONS 32 TO 35 DO NOT APPLY

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 2 in force at 5.12.1998, see reg. 1

1.  A power press for the working of hot metal. E+W+S

2.  A power press not capable of a stroke greater than 6 millimetres. E+W+S

3.  A guillotine. E+W+S

4.  A combination punching and shearing machine, turret punch press or similar machine for punching, shearing or cropping. E+W+S

5.  A machine, other than a press brake, for bending steel sections. E+W+S

6.  A straightening machine. E+W+S

7.  An upsetting machine. E+W+S

8.  A heading machine. E+W+S

9.  A riveting machine. E+W+S

10.  An eyeletting machine. E+W+S

11.  A press-stud attaching machine. E+W+S

12.  A zip fastener bottom stop attaching machine. E+W+S

13.  A stapling machine. E+W+S

14.  A wire stitching machine. E+W+S

15.  A power press for the compacting of metal powders. E+W+S

Regulation 34(1)(b)

SCHEDULE 3 E+W+S INFORMATION TO BE CONTAINED IN A REPORT OF A THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF A POWER PRESS, GUARD OR PROTECTION DEVICE

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 3 in force at 5.12.1998, see reg. 1

1.  The name of the employer for whom the thorough examination was made. E+W+S

2.  The address of the premises at which the thorough examination was made. E+W+S

3.  In relation to each item examined— E+W+S

(a) that it is a power press, interlocking guard, fixed guard or other type of guard or protection device;

(b) where known its make, type and year of manufacture;

(c) the identifying mark of—

(i) the manufacture,

(ii) the employer.

4.  In relation to the first thorough examination of a power press after installation or after assembly at a new site or in a new location— E+W+S

(a) that it is such thorough examination;

(b) either that it has been installed correctly and would be safe to operate or the respects in which it has not been installed correctly or would not be safe to operate;

(c) identification of any part found to have a defect, and a description of the defect.

5.  In relation to a thorough examination of a power press other than one to which paragraph 4 relates— E+W+S

(a) that it is such other thorough examination;

(b) either that the power press would be safe to operate or the respects in which it would not be safe to operate;

(c) identification of any part found to have a defect which is or could become a danger to persons, and a description of the defect.

6.  In relation to a thorough examination of a guard or protection device— E+W+S

(a) either that it is effective for its purpose or the respects in which it is not effective for its purpose;

(b) identification of any part found to have a defect which is or could become a danger to persons, and a description of the defect.

7.  Any repair, renewal or alteration required to remedy a defect found to be a danger to persons. E+W+S

8.  In the case of a defect which is not yet but could become a danger to persons— E+W+S

(a) the time by which it could become such danger;

(b) any repair, renewal or alteration required to remedy it.

9.  Any other defect which requires remedy. E+W+S

10.  Any repair, renewal or alteration referred to in paragraph 7 which has already been effected. E+W+S

11.  The date on which any defect referred to in paragraph 8 was notified to the employer under regulation 34(1)(a). E+W+S

12.  The qualification and address of the person making the report; that he is self-employed or if employed, the name and address of his employer. E+W+S

13.  The date of the thorough examination. E+W+S

14.  The date of the report. E+W+S

15.  The name of the person making the report and where different the name of the person signing or otherwise authenticating it. E+W+S

Regulation 39

SCHEDULE 4 E+W+S REVOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 4 in force at 5.12.1998, see reg. 1

(1)	(2)	(3)
Title	Reference	Extent of revocation
The Operations at Unfenced Machinery (Amended Schedule) Regulations 1946	S.R. & O. 1946/156	The whole Regulations
The Agriculture (Circular Saws) Regulations 1959	S.I. 1959/427	The whole Regulations
The Prescribed Dangerous Machines 1964	S.I. 1964/971	The whole order
The Power Presses Regulations 1965	S.I. 1965/1441	The whole Regulations
The Abrasive Wheels Regulations 1970	S.I. 1970/535	The whole Regulations
The Power Presses (Amendment) Regulations 1972	S.I. 1972/1512	The whole Regulations
The Woodworking Machines Regulations 1974	S.I. 1974/903	The whole Regulations
The Operations at Unfenced Machinery (Amendment) Regulations 1976	S.I. 1976/955	The whole Regulations
The Factories (Standards of Lighting) (Revocation) Regulations 1978	S.I. 1978/1126	The whole Regulations
The Offshore Installations (Application of Statutory Instruments) Regulations 1984	S.I. 1984/419	The whole Regulations
The Offshore Installations (Operational Safety, Health and Welfare and Life-Saving Appliances) (Revocations) Regulations 1989	S.I. 1989/1672	The whole Regulations
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992	S.I. 1992/2932	The whole Regulations
F18 . . .	F18 . . .	F18 . . .

Textual Amendments

F18 Words in Sch. 4 revoked (6.4.2007) by The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/320), reg. 1, Sch. 4 (with reg. 3)