PUWER 1998 · Yorkshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Scarborough

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

Building buses at Eastfield takes more than machines off a catalogue: jigs, fixtures, lifting tables and one-off production aids made for the job. PUWER 1998 applies to every piece of work equipment in Scarborough, bespoke or bought.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Scarborough, 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 Scarborough businesses

Work equipment across the town runs from the assembly plant, jigs and fixtures, powered tools, lifting tables and access steps on vehicle build lines, through food production machinery and label converting plant, to the general machines of the business park units. PUWER makes no distinction: if it is used at work, its five duties apply.

Bespoke equipment is where PUWER duties are most often missed, because a jig made in house never came with a manual, a CE mark or a service contract, and so it never joined the inspection list. In law it is work equipment like any other, and the employer must ensure it is suitable, maintained and inspected. We bring the one-offs onto the same programme as the catalogue machines, assess each as actually used and issue its written record of inspection.

Jigs, fixtures and production aids
Lifting tables and access equipment
Production and converting lines
Powered tools and workshop machines
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Scarborough

Send the full list, bought and built in house alike. We inspect every item as used, one-offs included, and issue each written inspection record with actions and the next date.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the work equipment on your Scarborough 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.

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 Scarborough and nearby

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

ScarboroughEastfieldSeamerCaytonFileyWhitby
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Related compliance for Scarborough businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Scarborough, 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 Scarborough?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Scarborough and the surrounding sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment, bespoke jigs and catalogue machines together. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you get to Scarborough?
We keep availability across Yorkshire, so a Scarborough 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 Scarborough?

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

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