PUWER 1998 · Cambridgeshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Huntingdon

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

Around Huntingdon, plenty of work equipment runs hot on purpose: curing ovens, heated presses and process heaters doing exact temperature work for exacting industries. PUWER 1998 expects the devices that keep heat safe to be proven, not presumed.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

  • 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 Huntingdon businesses

Work equipment across the town's manufacturing runs from CNC and trimming machinery through heated process equipment, ovens, presses and dryers, to the fabrication plant, packing machinery and fork trucks of the wider estates, all within PUWER's five duties.

Heated equipment concentrates its risk in its protective devices: over-temperature cutouts, door interlocks, extraction interlocks and alarms that stand between a controlled process and a dangerous one, and these devices drift, stick and get bypassed like any others while looking perfectly fine. Our inspection tests them as found, functionally where the process allows, and the written record of inspection per machine states plainly which protective layers held and which need work.

Curing ovens and heated presses
Over-temperature and door protection
CNC and trimming machinery
Fabrication and packing plant
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Huntingdon

Send the list, hot equipment included. We prove the protective devices as found and issue each machine's written inspection record with actions and the next date.

  • 1

    Get in touch

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

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

HuntingdonGodmanchesterGreat StukeleyBramptonSawtrySt Ives
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Related compliance for Huntingdon businesses

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

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

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