PUWER 1998 · Lincolnshire

PUWER inspection and testing in Lincoln

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

Lincoln carries a long heavy-engineering tradition, from gas turbines to pumps and large fabrications, built on machine tools and test beds that run big and run hot. All of it is work equipment under PUWER 1998, inspected by a competent person.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

  • 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 Lincoln businesses

Work equipment in heavy engineering runs from large lathes, borers and machining centres to grinding and balancing machines, presses, welding and cutting plant, test rigs, and the mobile plant that serves them. All of it is within scope.

Big rotating work is where a guard matters most, because a chuck, a shaft or a workpiece turning at speed gives no second chance, and a barrier removed for access and not refitted is the common failing. Regulation 11 requires dangerous parts to be guarded, fixed guards before anything else. We inspect the guarding, the controls and the stops on each machine against the real hazard, independently of whoever maintains them, and record every one.

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

Booking your PUWER inspection in Lincoln

Send the equipment list and we will inspect to suit the shop, giving particular attention to the guarding of large rotating machinery. You receive an inspection record per item, any defect flagged and the next date set.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the work equipment on your Lincoln 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 testing across Lincoln and nearby

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

LincolnGainsboroughSleafordBostonGranthamMarket RasenCaistorLouthNewark-on-Trent
Other inspections in Lincoln

Related compliance for Lincoln businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Lincoln and the surrounding engineering and manufacturing sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
Can you inspect work equipment near Lincoln?
Yes, our engineers cover Lincoln and the rest of Lincolnshire, and we can normally be on site within a few working days. Call 0330 043 8191 and we will arrange a time that suits your operation.
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 Lincoln?

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

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