PUWER 1998 · Derbyshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Ilkeston

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

Plenty of the machinery working in Ilkeston's units arrived second-hand: a used lathe from an auction, a press from a closing works. PUWER 1998 judges every machine by the same standard however it was bought, and the buyer inherits the duty with the invoice.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Ilkeston, Derbyshire

  • 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 Ilkeston businesses

Work equipment across the town's estates is the practical mix of a post-industrial economy: machine shop equipment from lathes to press brakes, woodworking machinery, vehicle servicing plant, packing machines and the fork trucks and compressor driven tools threading through it all. PUWER's five duties apply regardless of age or provenance.

Second-hand does not mean second standard. A used machine must be suitable for its new job, guarded to today's expectation and inspected on a regime set by its actual condition and use, and the previous owner's paperwork proves nothing about the machine as it stands on your floor. Our inspection assesses used equipment exactly as we would new: protective systems tested as found, condition judged honestly, and a written record of inspection issued per machine so the bargain stays a bargain.

Lathes, mills and press brakes
Woodworking machinery
Vehicle servicing plant
Guarding and protective devices
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Ilkeston

Send the list, including anything bought used. We inspect each machine as it stands on your floor and issue 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 Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston and nearby

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

IlkestonKirk HallamCotmanhayWest HallamStanton by DaleHeanor
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Related compliance for Ilkeston businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Ilkeston, 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 Ilkeston?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Ilkeston and the surrounding sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment, new and second-hand machinery alike. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you get to Ilkeston?
We keep availability across Derbyshire, so a Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston?

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

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