PUWER 1998 · Bedfordshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Bedford

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

The pillar drill is the most ignored machine in Bedford: on every workshop floor, used by everyone, inspected by no one, and still perfectly capable of snatching a workpiece into a spinning blur. PUWER 1998 applies to the bench classics exactly as it does to the production line.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Bedford, Bedfordshire

  • 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 Bedford businesses

Work equipment across the town runs from pillar drills, bench grinders and the workshop classics through fabrication and production machinery to the fork trucks and general plant of the estates.

Bench classics injure through familiarity: chucks run without guards because the guard vanished years ago, workpieces hand-held against torque that wants to spin them, grinder rests gapped wide enough to swallow fingers, and stop buttons that have not been pressed in anger for a decade. Our inspections give the ignored machines their overdue attention, guards and rests set and proven, clamping provision judged against real jobs, stops tested, and findings recorded per machine in the written record of inspection.

Pillar drills guarded properly
Grinder rests set and proven
Clamping judged for real jobs
Fabrication plant alongside
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Bedford

Point us at the drills and grinders everyone uses. We prove the guards, set the rests and issue written inspection records with actions.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the work equipment on your Bedford 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.

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 Bedford and nearby

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

BedfordKempstonCranfieldWoottonElstowBromham
Other inspections in Bedford

Related compliance for Bedford businesses

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

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

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