PUWER 1998 · Yorkshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Keighley

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

Keighley has built machine tools and precision components for generations, and its workshops still run lathes, mills, grinders and presses every day. All of it is work equipment under PUWER 1998, leaving you the inspection record PUWER requires.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Keighley, 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 Keighley businesses

Work equipment in a precision workshop runs from lathes, mills and machining centres to grinders, presses and brakes, saws and drills, measuring equipment, and the mobile plant that serves the shop. All of it is within scope.

The inspection is only as useful as the record it leaves, and PUWER requires the result to be recorded and kept until the next inspection is carried out. A good record names each machine, states what was examined, sets out any defect and the action taken, and gives the date the next inspection is due, so a duty holder can show an inspector or insurer exactly what was done and when. We inspect each machine against its real hazard, independently of whoever maintains it, and record it so it maps cleanly to your equipment list.

CNC and machining centresWelding and fabrication equipmentMachine guarding and interlocksControl systems and emergency stops
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Keighley

Send the equipment list and we will inspect to suit the shop, leaving a record per machine that ties back to your inventory. 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 Keighley 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 assessment across Keighley and nearby

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

KeighleyBingleySilsdenSteetonHaworthCross Hills
Other inspections in Keighley

Related compliance for Keighley businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Keighley, 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 Keighley?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Keighley and the surrounding engineering and manufacturing sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
Can you inspect work equipment near Keighley?
Yes, our engineers cover Keighley and the rest of Yorkshire, and we can usually attend within a few working days. Call 0330 043 8191 to fix a time that works for you.
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 Keighley?

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

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