PUWER 1998 · Derbyshire

PUWER inspection and testing in Derby

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

Derby builds at the precise end of engineering, in aerospace, automotive and rail, where machining centres and robotic cells leave no room for error. Every one is work equipment under PUWER 1998, inspected by a competent person who proves the guards and interlocks actually stop the machine.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Derby, Derbyshire

  • 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 Derby businesses

Work equipment in advanced manufacturing runs from CNC machining centres and turning cells to robotic welding and handling, presses and brakes, coordinate and test equipment, and the conveyors and mobile plant that link them. All of it is within scope.

Where a machine is guarded by light curtains, interlocked gates and safety relays rather than a fixed fence, the inspection has to confirm those devices truly bring it to a safe stop, not just that they are present. Regulation 11 puts fixed guards first and information and training last, so the more a cell relies on a sensor or interlock, the closer the inspection. We function-test the protection devices, the control systems and the stops against the actual hazard, independently of whoever maintains them, and record each machine.

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

Booking your PUWER inspection in Derby

Send the cell layout and we will inspect to suit production, function-testing the guards and interlocks that keep operators clear. You receive an inspection record per item, any defect flagged and the next date set.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the work equipment on your Derby site.

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    Risk based inspection

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

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    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 Derby and nearby

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

DerbyChesterfieldIlkestonAlfretonSwadlincote
Other inspections in Derby

Related compliance for Derby businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Derby, 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 Derby?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Derby and the surrounding aerospace, automotive and rail sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment, including automated cells. Call us to arrange a visit.
Can you inspect work equipment near Derby?
Yes, our engineers cover Derby and the rest of Derbyshire, and we can usually attend within a few working days. Call 0330 043 8191 to book a visit around your schedule.
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 Derby?

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

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