PUWER 1998 · Cheshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Crewe

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

In a zoned atmosphere the first PUWER duty gets sharp teeth: equipment must be suitable, and suitable in a paint mix room or solvent store means built for the atmosphere the zone plan says lives there. Around Crewe's finishing and process trades, the wrong tool in the right zone is the failure that matters.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Crewe, Cheshire

  • 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 Crewe businesses

Work equipment across the town runs from equipment working in and around flammable atmospheres, mix rooms, stores and finishing areas, through production machinery to the workshop plant of the estates.

Suitability-for-zone is verifiable, not vibes: equipment markings checked against the zone classification actually drawn, ordinary kit that migrated into zoned areas flagged for the intruder it is, earthing and bonding arrangements examined because static is ignition looking for a date, and the boundary honesty kept, since a zone plan nobody follows protects nobody. Our inspections read the zone plan and the equipment together, mismatches named plainly, and findings recorded per machine in the written record of inspection.

Markings checked against zones
Migrated kit flagged
Earthing and bonding examined
Production plant alongside
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Crewe

Show us the zone plan and what actually works inside it. We check every marking against every boundary and issue written records with actions.

  • 1

    Get in touch

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

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

CreweNantwichSandbachHaslingtonShavingtonWistaston
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Related compliance for Crewe businesses

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

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

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