PUWER 1998 · Derbyshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Swadlincote

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

South Derbyshire builds for the transport industry, and much of that work is done by robots: welding and assembly cells running behind guarding that PUWER 1998 expects to be complete, interlocked and proven, not just present.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Swadlincote, Derbyshire

  • 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 Swadlincote businesses

Work equipment across the area's factories runs from robot welding and assembly cells through presses, conveyors and machining plant to the packing lines and fork trucks that move product out, in operations whose customers expect equipment standards as disciplined as their own.

A robot cell is only as safe as its boundary. Perimeter guarding, interlocked gates, light curtains and scanner zones are what stand between a working cell and the person who steps in to clear a fault, and every one of those devices must genuinely stop the robot in the state the cell is in today, after every reprogram and every repair. Our inspection tests the protective boundary as found, device by device, and the written record of inspection tells you exactly which layers held and which need attention.

Robot cell guarding and interlocks
Light curtains and scanner zones
Presses and machining plant
Conveyors and packing lines
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Swadlincote

Send the cell list and the rest of the plant with it. We prove each protective boundary as found and issue written inspection records with actions and the next date.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the work equipment on your Swadlincote 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.

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 Swadlincote and nearby

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

SwadlincoteChurch GresleyNewhallMidwayWoodvilleCastle Gresley
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Related compliance for Swadlincote businesses

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

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

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