Health and Safety
Executive / Commission
Young people
Young people (under 18 years) should not be allowed to use a power press unless they have the necessary maturity and competence. This includes having successfully completed appropriate training. However, they may operate a power press during training as long as they are adequately supervised. They should also be supervised after training if considered insufficiently mature. Safe use of power presses. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 as applied to power presses. Approved Code of Practice and guidance L112 contains further information.