PUWER 1998 · Lincolnshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Gainsborough

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

From machine shops on Corringham Road to distribution units at Somerby Park, Gainsborough runs a working mix of machinery, and PUWER 1998 requires every piece of work equipment to be safe, suitable and inspected, however small the firm that owns it.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

  • 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 Gainsborough businesses

The work equipment across West Lindsey's estates is a genuine mix: lathes, mills and saws in the engineering units, conveyors and pallet trucks in the sheds, compressed air tools, guillotines and the guarding and interlocks that keep hands away from all of them. If it is used at work, PUWER applies to it.

Legacy machines are the recurring theme in a town with a long engineering habit. An older lathe or press is perfectly lawful to run, but PUWER judges it by today's standard: guarding in place and effective, stops that work, controls that are clear. Our inspection assesses each machine as it is actually used and produces a written record of inspection, a prioritised list of what needs attention rather than a certificate, because PUWER does not issue one.

Machine guarding and interlocks
Lathes, mills and saws
Conveyors and pallet trucks
Guillotines and presses
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Gainsborough

Send the equipment list and we inspect around your work, with particular attention to guarding and interlocks on older machines. Each item gets its own written record with any defect flagged and the next date set.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the work equipment on your Gainsborough 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.

Wondering what it costs? See what drives a PUWER inspection quote.

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 Gainsborough and nearby

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

GainsboroughMortonLeaBlytonCorringhamKirton in Lindsey
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Related compliance for Gainsborough businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Gainsborough, 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 Gainsborough?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Gainsborough and the surrounding sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment, from legacy lathes to modern lines. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you get to Gainsborough?
We keep availability across Lincolnshire, so a Gainsborough visit is often the same or next working day, sooner after a repair or modification. Call 0330 043 8191 to book around your production.
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 Gainsborough?

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

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