PUWER 1998 · County coverage

PUWER inspection and testing in Derbyshire

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

Derbyshire runs aerospace, automotive and rail manufacturing alongside quarrying and process industry, on everything from precision machining centres to heavy crushers. Wherever equipment is used at work, PUWER 1998 calls for inspection by a competent person.

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  • Independent & impartial
  • Competent engineer surveyors
  • County-wide coverage
What we cover

PUWER work equipment inspections across Derbyshire

Work equipment across the county runs from CNC machining centres and automated cells to crushers, screens and conveyors, presses and brakes, process and batching plant, and the heavy mobile plant that works the quarries. All of it is within scope.

Equipment this far apart cannot share one inspection date. A precision cell in a clean shop and a crusher in a dusty quarry deteriorate in completely different ways and at different rates, which is exactly why Regulation 6 sets the interval by risk and by how each item is used rather than by a fixed period. We judge each machine on its own conditions, from the lightest bench equipment to the heaviest plant, inspect independently of whoever maintains it, and record every item so a quarry and a machine shop are each covered correctly under one arrangement.

Why businesses choose SEIS

  • Independent and impartial: we examine, we do not sell or maintain the equipment
  • Competent engineer surveyors with real field experience
  • Clear reports issued promptly, with the next due date flagged
  • One item or a whole site, one town or the whole county
Towns we cover

PUWER inspections across Derbyshire

We provide PUWER inspections to businesses right across Derbyshire. Choose your town below for local detail, or call us and we will arrange a visit to suit your schedule.

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PUWER FAQs

PUWER inspection and testing: common questions

Do you carry out PUWER inspections across Derbyshire?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Derbyshire, from the aerospace and automotive plants to the quarrying and process sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
Do you cover the whole of Derbyshire at short notice?
We work across Derbyshire and can usually attend within a few working days, sooner after a repair or modification. Call 0330 043 8191 to book 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 Derbyshire?

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

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