PUWER 1998 · Nottinghamshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Mansfield

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

Mansfield's sheet-metal and component makers work cold metal on power presses, press brakes and guillotines, the machines PUWER singles out for its closest attention. All of it is work equipment under PUWER 1998, and a power press needs a statutory thorough examination.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

  • 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 Mansfield businesses

Work equipment in a press shop runs from power presses and press brakes to guillotines and shears, feeders and decoilers, conveyors, and the fork-lift trucks and mobile plant that move coil and finished work. All of it is within scope.

Power presses for working cold metal carry their own thorough examination, at least every six months where the guards are interlocking or photo-electric and at least every twelve months where they are fixed, on top of the daily check the setter makes after setting or adjusting the tools. The press guards and protection devices are the heart of it, because that is what stands between the operator and the tooling. We carry out the thorough examination, test the guarding and controls, and record each press independently of whoever maintains it.

CNC and machining centresAutomotive component machineryFood and beverage production linesMachine guarding and controls
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Mansfield

Send the press list and tooling arrangement, and we will schedule the six and twelve-month examinations around production and confirm the setter's daily checks are sound. 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 Mansfield 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 assessment across Mansfield and nearby

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

MansfieldSutton-in-AshfieldKirkby-in-AshfieldClipstoneRainworthEdwinstowe
Other inspections in Mansfield

Related compliance for Mansfield businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Mansfield and the surrounding sheet-metal and engineering sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment, including power presses. Call us to arrange a visit.
How soon can you get to Mansfield?
We cover Mansfield and the wider Nottinghamshire area, usually on site within a few working days, and we plan power-press thorough examinations around your run. Call 0330 043 8191 to book a visit.
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 Mansfield?

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

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