PUWER 1998 · Cambridgeshire

PUWER inspection and testing in Peterborough

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

Peterborough runs its equipment hard, with engine and component plants, packaging halls and distribution sheds running production lines, conveyors and fork-lift fleets around the clock. All of it is work equipment under PUWER 1998.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

  • 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 Peterborough businesses

Work equipment on a high-throughput site runs from filling, sealing and labelling machinery to conveyors, palletisers and shrink-wrappers, machine tools, and the fork-lift trucks, reach trucks and powered pallet movers that barely stop. All of it is within scope.

Equipment run in shifts wears faster than the same machine run occasionally, and PUWER sets the inspection interval by intensity of use for that reason, not by a fixed annual date. Mobile work equipment adds its own duties on stability, visibility and protecting the operator and people nearby. We set a realistic interval for each line and truck, inspect the guarding, controls and stop systems against that workload, and record each item so a heavily-used machine is not left on a light-use schedule.

Production and machine tools
Guarding and interlocks
Power presses and brakes
Conveyors and automated lines
Woodworking machinery
Lathes, mills and CNC cells
Access and platform equipment
Workshop and processing plant
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Peterborough

Send the equipment list and shift pattern, and we will inspect around production, weighting the busiest lines and the mobile fleet. 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 site, and we will arrange an inspection that fits around production. One machine or a full line, we are happy to quote either way.

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    We inspect on site

    A lead inspector assesses each item against the way it is actually used and the risks it presents, working with minimal disruption to your day.

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    You get your record

    You receive a clear inspection record setting out condition, any remedial work and the next interval, so nothing is left to chance.

Why businesses choose SEIS

  • Independent and impartial: we inspect, we do not sell or maintain the equipment
  • Competent inspectors who judge equipment by how it is really used
  • Clear inspection records, with intervals set on risk not guesswork
  • From a single machine to a full line, one site or many
Areas we cover

PUWER inspection and testing across Peterborough and nearby

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

PeterboroughWhittleseyMarchWisbechChatterisRamseyYaxleySawtryStamford
Other inspections in Peterborough

Related compliance for Peterborough businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Peterborough, 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 Peterborough?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Peterborough and the surrounding production and distribution sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us and we will arrange a visit to suit your shift pattern.
Do you cover sites near Peterborough?
Yes, we work right across Cambridgeshire, so a Peterborough visit is usually only a few working days away, sooner when a line has been reconfigured. Call 0330 043 8191 to book around your shift pattern.
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 Peterborough?

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

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