PUWER 1998 · Yorkshire

PUWER inspection and testing in Rotherham

Inspection and testing of work equipment against the five PUWER duties by an independent competent person

Rotherham forges and machines steel, on drop hammers, forging presses, manipulators and heavy lathes that work hot metal under great force. All of it is work equipment under PUWER 1998, inspected by a competent person.

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  • Independent & impartial
  • Competent engineer surveyors
  • Reports issued promptly

Work equipment we inspect

Rotherham, Yorkshire

  • Machines & production lines
  • Conveyors & material handling
  • Fork trucks & lift fleets
  • Presses, guarding & interlocks
  • Test rigs & one-off equipment
  • Mixers, pumps & process plant
Work equipment we inspect

PUWER inspection and testing for Rotherham businesses

Work equipment in forging and heavy machining runs from hammers, forging presses and upsetters to manipulators, heavy lathes and borers, saws and shears, conveyors, and the mobile plant that moves billet and forgings. All of it is within scope.

Hot forging throws off scale and the risk of ejected material and whipping equipment, under forces that punish guards and fixings, so a barrier that was sound can be shaken loose or burned through. PUWER requires dangerous parts guarded and people protected from ejected material, and the inspection has to weigh both the force and the heat. We inspect the guarding, the controls and the stops against the conditions the shop actually works in, independently of whoever maintains them, and record each machine.

Roller shutter doors
Woodworking machines
Access equipment
Production machinery
Conveyors
Power presses
Pallet racking
Dock levellers
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Rotherham

Send the equipment list and we will inspect around the shop's running, weighting the guarding around hot, high-force work. You receive an inspection record per item, any defect flagged and the next date set.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the work equipment on your Rotherham site.

  • 2

    Risk based inspection

    We assess each machine against the five duties and its risk.

  • 3

    Your report

    You receive a written inspection record with any actions.

Why businesses choose SEIS

  • Independent and impartial: we examine, we do not sell the equipment
  • Competent engineer surveyors
  • Clear reports issued without delay
  • Single items or whole sites
Areas we cover

PUWER inspection and testing across Rotherham and nearby

Our engineer surveyors cover Rotherham and the towns around it across Yorkshire. If your site is nearby, we can almost certainly reach you, so just ask.

RotherhamMaltbyWath-upon-DearneSwintonRawmarshDinningtonKiveton ParkThurcroftBramley
Other inspections in Rotherham

Related compliance for Rotherham businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Rotherham, we can examine all of it.

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PUWER FAQs

PUWER inspection and testing: common questions

Do you carry out PUWER inspections in Rotherham?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Rotherham and the surrounding forging, steel and engineering sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
How soon can you get to Rotherham?
We cover Rotherham and the wider Yorkshire area, usually on site within a few working days and faster after a repair to hot, high-force machinery. Call 0330 043 8191 to arrange a visit.
How often must work equipment be inspected under PUWER?
There is no single fixed interval. PUWER sets the frequency by the equipment, its risks and where it works, so hard-used or outdoor machinery is inspected more often, guided by the maker's advice and your risk assessment. The HSE explains this risk-based approach in its PUWER guidance.
Is PUWER a legal requirement?
Yes. Under PUWER 1998 whoever provides or controls work equipment must keep it suitable, maintained and inspected by a competent person, and that duty stays with the end user, including equipment that is hired in.
Does a PUWER inspection produce a certificate?
No. PUWER calls for a written record of inspection, not a certificate, naming each item, its condition, any defect and the date the next inspection is due. We keep that record clear and defensible, and it is what an HSE inspector asks to see.
Who can carry out a PUWER inspection?
A competent person with the knowledge and experience to know what to look at, what to look for and what to do about any defect. Simple low-risk items can be checked in-house by trained staff, while higher-risk machinery is better inspected by an independent competent person.
What does a PUWER inspection cover?
Whether the equipment is suitable and correctly installed, the condition of guards, interlocks, controls and stop devices, and any deterioration that has set in. Defects and the action needed are written down so nothing is lost between inspections.
How is PUWER different from LOLER?
LOLER covers lifting equipment and ends in a Report of Thorough Examination, while PUWER covers all work equipment and ends in an inspection record. They overlap on lifting machinery, so we sort each item to the right regime and inspect it once, correctly.

Need a PUWER inspection in Rotherham?

Talk to an engineer surveyor, get a quote and book your inspection in Rotherham.

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