PUWER 1998 · County coverage

PUWER inspection and testing in Nottinghamshire

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

Nottinghamshire mixes production machinery on the manufacturing estates, fork trucks and conveyors along the A1 distribution corridor, and the steriliser, theatre and laundry plant of major hospitals. The moment any of it is used at work, PUWER 1998 applies.

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

PUWER work equipment inspections across Nottinghamshire

Work equipment here covers production and packaging machinery, conveyors and line plant, machine tools, catering and laundry equipment, autoclaves and sterilising plant, and the fork trucks and mobile equipment that supply them. All of it is within scope.

On a mixed estate the real skill is the boundary. A patient hoist is examined under LOLER, a steam steriliser under the pressure rules, and the machinery and controls around them under PUWER, and the duty holder needs each placed in the right regime rather than left to overlap or fall through. We identify what sits where, inspect the PUWER equipment against its real use, and record each item, so a hospital, a factory and a distribution shed 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 Nottinghamshire

We provide PUWER inspections to businesses right across Nottinghamshire. 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 Nottinghamshire?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Nottinghamshire, from the manufacturing and distribution sites to the hospital estates, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us and we will arrange a visit.
How quickly can you visit a site in Nottinghamshire?
We have availability across Nottinghamshire, so a visit is usually only a few working days away, faster when equipment needs inspecting before it returns to use. Call 0330 043 8191 to book around your schedule.
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 Nottinghamshire?

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

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