PUWER 1998 · Lincolnshire

PUWER inspection and testing in Scunthorpe

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

Scunthorpe is a steel town, its mills running some of the heaviest work equipment in the country: rolling stands and drive trains, shears, crop saws, descalers and runout tables. All of it is work equipment under PUWER 1998.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Scunthorpe, 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 Scunthorpe businesses

Work equipment in a steelworks runs from rolling stands, shears and saws to conveyors and runout tables, descaling and cooling plant, machine tools in the workshops, and the mobile plant that moves coil and stock. All of it is within scope.

A mill's dangerous energy is in its drive trains and trapping points, and the guarding over them takes a beating from heat, scale and vibration, so covers crack, fixings shake loose and access panels are left open. PUWER requires those dangerous parts guarded and a means of isolating each drive before anyone reaches in. We inspect the guarding, the isolation and the controls against the conditions the mill actually runs in, independently of whoever maintains them, and record each machine.

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

Booking your PUWER inspection in Scunthorpe

Send the line and the equipment list and we will plan inspections around the mill's running, weighting the drive guards and isolation points. 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 Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and nearby

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

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Other inspections in Scunthorpe

Related compliance for Scunthorpe businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Scunthorpe, 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 Scunthorpe?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Scunthorpe and the surrounding steel and heavy industry, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us and we will arrange a visit around the mill's running.
How soon can you get to Scunthorpe?
We keep availability across Lincolnshire, so a visit to Scunthorpe is usually only a few working days away, sooner after a repair or modification that calls for a fresh inspection. Call 0330 043 8191 to book around the mill's running.
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 Scunthorpe?

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

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