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Compliance consultancy: know exactly where your inspection regime stands

Not sure your current provider is keeping you compliant, or that every item is examined at the right interval? We assess your statutory inspection regime against the law and tell you, plainly, where the gaps are.

We are an independent engineering practice. We examine and advise, we never sell or maintain your equipment, so the findings you receive are impartial and defensible.

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LOLER · PUWER
PSSR & COSHH-LEV regimes all reviewed
Independent
No ties to insurers or equipment suppliers
15+ years
Industrial engineering experience behind every review
Clear report
Gaps, risk and practical actions you can act on
What we offer

Two ways we help you stay compliant

Inspection on its own confirms whether a single item passed on a single day. Consultancy is the wider view: it checks that the whole regime is correct, proportionate and legally defensible. We offer two focused services, and you can take either on its own or both together.

Inspection Schedule Review & Site Survey

A structured audit of your existing statutory inspection regime across every applicable regime. We confirm that the right equipment is being examined, by a genuinely competent person, at the right intervals, with the paperwork to prove it.

LOLERPUWERPSSRCOSHH / LEV

PUWER Machinery Risk Assessments

An independent, on-site assessment of your machinery against PUWER 1998: guarding, controls, isolation, foreseeable misuse and conformity. You get a prioritised report with risk ratings and practical remedial actions, not a sales pitch for new kit.

GuardingControls & e-stopsCE / UKCAEN 14121-1
Service one

Inspection Schedule Review & Site Survey

If you have inherited a site, switched provider, or simply never had the regime checked end to end, it is hard to be certain nothing is slipping through. Equipment gets missed, items are categorised under the wrong regime, and intervals drift out of step with how the kit is actually used.

Our review is an independent compliance audit of your statutory inspection regime. We walk the site, build a complete picture of your assets, and check the whole schedule against current UK legislation and real operational risk across LOLER, PUWER, PSSR and COSHH-LEV.

You finish with a clear report that sets out compliance gaps, where you are carrying risk, and the practical steps to put it right. Where you are over-inspecting, we say so too, because needless examinations cost money without adding safety.

What the review covers

  • Identifying and categorising all applicable equipment
  • Verifying statutory examination and inspection intervals
  • Reviewing Written Schemes of Examination for pressure systems
  • Assessing PUWER and LEV testing frequency against usage and risk
  • Checking for changes in operations, loadings or modifications
  • Reviewing inspector competence and documentation quality
  • Identifying duplication, gaps or over-inspection
Service two

PUWER machinery risk assessments

If you are unsure whether a machine meets current safety requirements, or you have concerns after a near miss, a modification, or an HSE visit, an on-site PUWER assessment gives you a clear, defensible answer. PUWER 1998 requires work equipment to be assessed by a competent person with the right knowledge, training and experience.

We carry out a structured, independent on-site assessment to EN 14121-1, looking at the machine the way it is really operated, not just the way the manual describes it. Where we find a non-conformance, we explain it and point to the practical fix.

You receive a prioritised report identifying compliance gaps, risk ratings and remedial actions aligned with UK legislation, so you can protect the workforce and demonstrate due diligence. Our focus is solely on safety and compliance, never equipment sales or insurance interests.

What we assess on site

  • Mechanical and electrical guarding
  • Emergency stop systems and control circuits
  • Isolation and lock-off procedures
  • Operator interfaces and foreseeable misuse
  • Maintenance access and intervention risks
  • CE / UKCA conformity and modification history
  • Operator training and authorisation records
Who carries out your review

A genuinely competent person, and a genuinely independent one

Regulations such as LOLER and PSSR require examinations to be carried out by a competent person: someone with the practical and theoretical knowledge to know what to look at, what to look for, and what action is needed when something is wrong. It is not a job title you can award yourself.

Every review and assessment we carry out is conducted by a qualified Mechanical Engineer. Just as importantly, we work independently of insurance companies and equipment suppliers, so the advice you receive is grounded purely in compliance and safety, with nothing to sell you on the back of it. You can read more about us and how we work.

HNC
Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Level 4
Qualification in Engineering Surveying
15+ years
Industrial engineering experience across the regimes
Independent
No insurer or supplier interest in the outcome
How it works

From first call to a report you can act on

There is no onboarding maze and no jargon. You tell us what you run and what you are worried about, we assess it properly on site, and you get back something clear enough to hand to a regulator, an insurer or your own board.

Tell us your concern

Call or send an enquiry with a short description of your equipment, sites and what is prompting the review, whether that is a provider change, an HSE visit or simple peace of mind.

On-site assessment

We attend, build the asset picture, and assess the regime or the machinery against the relevant regulations and real operational risk, not a generic checklist.

Your report

You receive a clear written report: compliance gaps, risk exposure, and prioritised, practical recommendations. Where you are over-inspecting, we flag that too.

Where consultancy fits

Consultancy and inspection do different jobs

A routine inspection answers one question: did this item pass today? Consultancy steps back and asks whether the whole system is right. Most businesses need both, and our review tells you whether your inspection programme is fit for purpose in the first place.

Question
A routine inspection
A consultancy review
Scope
One item, examined on the day
The entire regime across every regulation
Is anything missed?
Only covers what is presented
Actively hunts for uncategorised or overlooked equipment
Are intervals right?
Assumes the current schedule
Tests intervals against usage and risk
Output
A pass, fail or report for that item
A plan: gaps, risk and what to fix first
Why it matters

Clarity, confidence and a defensible position

When something goes wrong, the question is always the same: can you show you took reasonable care? A documented, independent review of your regime is one of the clearest ways to demonstrate due diligence and keep your compliance honest.

Demonstrate due diligence

An independent report shows regulators, insurers and clients that your compliance is actively managed, not assumed.

Avoid enforcement and gaps

Missed examinations and miscategorised equipment are caught before they become an incident or an improvement notice.

Legally defensible intervals

Examination intervals are justified against real usage and risk, so the schedule stands up to scrutiny.

Aligned to real operations

Your documentation reflects how the equipment is actually used today, including changes, loadings and modifications.

FAQs

Consultancy questions, answered

What is an inspection schedule review?
It is an independent audit of your existing statutory inspection regime. We identify and categorise your equipment, check it against the right regulations, and confirm that examinations are happening at the correct intervals by a competent person, with sound documentation. You receive a report covering compliance gaps, risk and practical recommendations.
How is consultancy different from a normal inspection?
A routine inspection confirms whether one item passed on the day it was examined. Consultancy looks at the whole regime: whether anything is missed, whether items are under the right regulation, and whether the intervals are justified by how the equipment is actually used. It tells you if your inspection programme itself is fit for purpose.
Which regulations does the review cover?
We assess equipment and schedules under LOLER 1998 for lifting, PUWER 1998 for general work equipment, PSSR 2000 for pressure systems, and COSHH 2002 for LEV. We look at how those regimes overlap on your site, which is often where things get missed.
What is a competent person, and why does it matter?
A competent person has the practical and theoretical knowledge to know what to examine, what to look for, and what action is needed when something is wrong. Regulations such as LOLER and PSSR require examinations to be carried out by one. Our work is conducted by a qualified Mechanical Engineer, working independently of insurers and suppliers so the judgement is impartial.
What does a PUWER machinery risk assessment involve?
We carry out a structured on-site assessment of the machine to EN 14121-1, covering guarding, emergency stops and control circuits, isolation, foreseeable misuse, maintenance access, and CE or UKCA conformity. You receive a prioritised report with risk ratings and practical remedial actions aligned with UK legislation.
When should I book a review?
Common triggers are taking on a new site, switching inspection provider, following a near miss, a modification or an HSE visit, or simply not being certain your regime is complete. If you are unsure whether everything is being examined correctly, a review removes the doubt.
Will you try to sell us equipment or repairs?
No. We are an independent engineering practice. We examine and advise, we do not sell, repair or maintain equipment, and we have no insurer interest in the outcome. That independence is what makes our findings impartial and defensible.
Do you cover sites across the country?
Yes. We work nationwide and can review a single site or a programme of sites. Get in touch with what you run and where, and we will quote for the review.

Get clarity on your compliance

Tell us what you run and what is worrying you. We will assess it properly and give you a clear, independent view of where you stand.

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