PUWER 1998 · County Durham

PUWER inspection and testing in Darlington

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

Darlington helped build the railways and still builds for them, on line machinery, welding and machining plant across its train assembly and engine works. All of it is work equipment under PUWER 1998, and PUWER also calls for an inspection after equipment is moved or re-installed.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Darlington, County Durham

  • 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 Darlington businesses

Work equipment on an assembly and fabrication site runs from robotic and manual welding plant to machining centres, presses and brakes, conveyors and line transfer equipment, and the mobile plant that feeds them. All of it is within scope.

On a production line the danger often sits in the control system: an interlock that should stop the line when a gate opens, a two-hand control that should need both hands, an emergency stop that should reach every station. When a line is re-laid those links are exactly what gets disturbed, and PUWER requires a fresh inspection after installation at a new location for that reason. We test the guarding, the controls and the stop circuits against the real hazard, independently of whoever maintains them, and record each machine.

Power presses
Production machinery
Conveyors
Roller shutter doors
Dock levellers
Pallet racking
Woodworking machines
Access equipment
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Darlington

Tell us what is moving or being re-laid and we will inspect before it runs again, proving the guarding and control links before production restarts. You receive an inspection record per item, any defect flagged and the next date set.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the work equipment on your Darlington 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.

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 testing across Darlington and nearby

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

DarlingtonDurhamNewton AycliffeBishop AucklandSpennymoor
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Related compliance for Darlington businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Darlington, 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 Darlington?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Darlington and the surrounding rail, engine and fabrication sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
How soon can you get to Darlington?
We cover Darlington and the wider County Durham area, normally on site within a few working days and faster when a line has just been moved or re-installed. Call 0330 043 8191 to arrange a convenient slot.
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 Darlington?

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

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