PUWER 1998 · Lincolnshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Boston

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

From the packing lines that move Boston's produce to the plant at the port on the Witham, the borough runs on work equipment, and PUWER 1998 requires every machine, conveyor and truck of it to be safe, suitable and inspected.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Boston, 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 Boston businesses

Work equipment here is dominated by fresh produce: washing, grading and packing lines with their conveyors and cutters, dock levellers and pallet trucks in the chilled sheds, and the general machinery of the port and the engineering shops that serve it. PUWER's duties apply across the lot, seasonal peak or not.

Washdown is the inspection theme in a packhouse. Lines cleaned daily with water and chemicals punish electrical enclosures, interlock switches and emergency stop circuits, and a protective device that passed when installed can fail quietly under that regime. Our inspection proves the protective systems as they stand, guarding, interlocks and stops tested rather than trusted, and the written record of inspection puts any failure in front of you with a priority, because PUWER's output is that record, not a certificate.

Washing, grading and packing lines
Conveyors and cutters
Dock levellers and pallet trucks
Interlocks and emergency stops
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Boston

Send the line list and we inspect around production and washdown windows, testing guarding, interlocks and stops as found. Each machine gets its written inspection record with actions and the next date.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the work equipment on your Boston 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 Boston and nearby

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

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Related compliance for Boston businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Boston, 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 Boston?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Boston and the surrounding sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment, from packing lines to port plant. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you get to Boston?
We keep availability across Lincolnshire, so a Boston visit is usually within a couple of working days, 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 Boston?

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

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