MUST: Have been trained in accordance with the Regulations to be competent to carry out those duties and have been appointed by the employer to carry out those duties. Power presses have always been considered to be high-risk machines and it is essential that they are properly inspected, tested and maintained to keep operators safe from serious injury. Accident data shows that poor maintenance was at the root of about 40 percent of incidents involving mechanical presses. It is a statutory requirement that power presses are examined and tested by a "competent person", before they are put into use for the first time and then every six or twelve months depending on the types of guard fitted. Machine users also have a legal duty to carry out an inspection and test of the safety devices every day the press is used to ensure that it is safe to use.

• Delegates will be able to fully understand and adhere to the legal standards when using Power Press machines
• Provides knowledge and understanding of power press mechanisms and safety devices as well as understanding the causes of accidents and the preventative measures that need to be taken
• This Power Press Safety course is delivered in our training workshop and can also be delivered at your own organization.