Competent engineer surveyors · UK-wide

Independent statutory inspections & thorough examinations

Independent engineer surveyors for lifting, pressure & work equipment

SEIS is an independent inspection provider carrying out statutory thorough examinations across the UK. We keep your equipment, your people and your business compliant under the four regimes that matter, and issue the written reports that prove it.

  • LOLER Lifting
  • PUWER Work equipment
  • PSSR Pressure
  • COSHH LEV / fume
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  • Independent & impartial
  • Competent engineer surveyors
  • Reports issued fast
SEIS statutory inspections: LOLER, PUWER, PSSR and COSHH thorough examinations verified to compliance LOLER Lifting PUWER Work equipment PSSR Pressure COSHH LEV / fume FOUR REGIMES · ONE PROVIDER Verified compliant
What we do

Independent thorough examinations that prove compliance

A thorough examination is a detailed, systematic assessment of equipment by a competent person, at set intervals, to confirm it is safe to keep using. It is a legal requirement across several UK regimes, and it is not the same as routine maintenance or a quick user check.

SEIS carries out these examinations on lifting, pressure and work equipment, as well as local exhaust ventilation, then issues the written report that is your evidence of compliance. Because we are independent of any maintenance or insurance arrangement, every assessment is based purely on sound engineering judgement.

The legal duty stays with you
Outsourcing the examination does not transfer the duty. The responsibility for safe, examined equipment sits with the duty-holder, the employer, owner or operator, not the inspection contractor. Our job is to give you the independent evidence that you have met it.
  • Competent engineer surveyors
    Examinations carried out by people with the practical and theoretical knowledge to detect defects and judge their importance, and independent enough to report them objectively.
  • A written report every time
    Each examination produces a report listing condition, any defects, the action required and the next due date, the document the HSE will expect to see.
  • One provider across four regimes
    Lifting, work equipment, pressure systems and LEV, examined and scheduled together, so nothing slips through the gaps between separate contractors.
How it works
From first call to compliant, the simple way
  • 1
    Tell us what you run
    Cranes, fork trucks, presses, air receivers, an LEV system, or a mixed site. We confirm which regimes apply and what is due, and when.
  • 2
    We examine on site
    A competent engineer surveyor attends, works around your operation, and carries out the thorough examination with minimal disruption.
  • 3
    You get your report
    We issue your written report promptly, flag anything that needs action, and set your next due dates so you stay ahead of the schedule.
Independent & impartial. No maintenance or insurance tie-in, just objective engineering judgement.
Four statutory regimes

The inspections we carry out

Each regime is a genuinely different legal duty, with its own equipment, intervals and reports. Choose the one you need, or talk to us about a combined schedule across your whole site.

LOLER
Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
Thorough examination of lifting equipment and accessories, from a single sling to an overhead crane. Cranes, hoists, fork trucks, slings and lifts.
6 & 12-month schedules
LOLER inspections
PUWER
Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Inspection of work equipment for suitability, condition and safe use. Conveyors, power presses, racking, dock levellers, roller doors and machinery.
Risk-based intervals
PUWER inspections
PSSR
Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
Examination of pressure systems against a written scheme. Air receivers, pressure vessels, steam boilers, autoclaves and protective devices.
Written scheme of examination
PSSR examinations
COSHH
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (LEV)
Thorough examination and test of local exhaust ventilation. Fume cupboards, dust extraction, spray booths, welding hoods and capture systems.
Typically every 14 months
COSHH / LEV testing
Why SEIS

An independent partner, not just a tick in the box

Duty-holders choose SEIS because the examination is genuinely independent, the people doing it are competent, and the reporting actually helps you stay ahead of your obligations.

Genuinely independent
We have no maintenance or insurance tie-in, so there is no conflict of interest. Every report is based on objective engineering judgement, the way the HSE intends.
Competent engineer surveyors
Examinations carried out by people with the knowledge and experience to detect defects and judge their importance, across lifting, pressure, work equipment and LEV.
Local coverage, UK-wide reach
Established coverage across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, with nationwide capability for multi-site clients.
Reports issued fast
Clear written reports turned around promptly, so you have your evidence of compliance when you need it, not weeks later.
We track your due dates
Every report sets the next examination date, and we keep you ahead of the schedule across all your equipment and regimes.
A flexible, personal service
We work around your operation to minimise disruption, whether you have a single machine or a fleet across multiple sites.
Areas we cover

Statutory inspections across the UK

We carry out thorough examinations nationwide, with established local coverage across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. Explore our inspection services, or call to arrange a visit wherever you are.

LincolnLincolnshire ScunthorpeLincolnshire GrimsbyLincolnshire LeedsYorkshire SheffieldYorkshire DoncasterYorkshire RotherhamYorkshire HuddersfieldYorkshire HullYorkshire NottinghamNottinghamshire RetfordNottinghamshire
Equipment due an examination?
Talk to an independent engineer surveyor about your lifting, pressure, work or LEV equipment, get a quote, and book your thorough examination, wherever you are in the UK.
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FAQs

Statutory inspection questions, answered

The questions duty-holders ask us most about thorough examinations and statutory inspections. If yours isn’t here, our engineer surveyors are happy to help.

What is a statutory thorough examination?

A thorough examination is a detailed, systematic assessment of equipment carried out by a competent person at set intervals, to confirm it is safe to keep using. It results in a written report and is required by law under regimes such as LOLER, PUWER, PSSR and COSHH. It is not the same as routine maintenance or a quick user check.

Which inspections does my business actually need?

It depends on the equipment you own, operate or control. Lifting equipment falls under LOLER; general work equipment and machinery under PUWER; pressure systems such as air receivers and boilers under PSSR; and local exhaust ventilation under COSHH. Many sites need more than one. Tell us what you run and we will confirm which regimes apply and what is due.

Why use an independent inspection provider?

The competent person carrying out a statutory examination should be sufficiently independent and impartial to make objective decisions. Because SEIS has no maintenance or insurance tie-in, there is no conflict of interest, so every report is based purely on sound engineering judgement, in line with HSE guidance.

Who is responsible if I outsource the examination?

The legal duty stays with you. Outsourcing the examination does not transfer the responsibility, which remains with the duty-holder, the employer, owner or operator. Our role is to give you the independent examination and the written report that prove you have met that duty.

How often do statutory examinations need to be done?

Intervals vary by regime and equipment. As a guide, lifting accessories and equipment that lifts people are examined at least every 6 months, other lifting equipment at least every 12 months, PUWER inspections are risk-based, and LEV under COSHH is typically examined every 14 months. PSSR intervals are set by a written scheme of examination. We confirm the right schedule for each item.

Do you cover my area?

We carry out inspections across the UK, with established local coverage throughout Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, including Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Huddersfield, Hull, Nottingham and Retford. For multi-site businesses we provide nationwide coverage. Call us on 0330 043 8191 to arrange a visit.