PUWER 1998 · Essex

PUWER inspection, testing and assessment in Harlow

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

Harlow makes prototypes as well as products: model shops, CNC prototyping and environmental test rigs sit beside conventional production across the town's estates. PUWER 1998 does not distinguish between a machine that makes ten thousand parts and one that makes the first.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Harlow, Essex

  • 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 Harlow businesses

Development machinery is where PUWER discipline slips first: rigs built in-house, machines modified for the next experiment, guarding negotiated between engineers who all know what they are doing. The five duties still apply, and the inspection's job is to record honestly where hardware, procedure and training each carry the load.

The production tier runs alongside: machining, forming and assembly plant on conventional duty, inspected as used and recorded machine by machine. One programme covers lab and line together, so the record reflects the site as it actually works rather than as the org chart divides it.

In-house rigs judged
Modifications tracked
Lab and line together
Duties honestly placed
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Harlow

Tell us the rigs and the machines. We judge development and production plant honestly and record who carries each duty.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the work equipment on your Harlow 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, testing and assessment across Harlow and nearby

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

HarlowTemplefieldsThe PinnaclesOld HarlowSawbridgeworthEppingNorth WealdRoydon
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Related compliance for Harlow businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Harlow, 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 Harlow?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Harlow and its estates, inspecting development rigs and production machinery alike. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you get to Harlow?
We keep availability across Essex, so a Harlow 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 Harlow?

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

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