PUWER 1998 · Tyne and Wear

PUWER inspection and testing in Newcastle

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

Newcastle builds big, in riverside fabrication, offshore structures and heavy engineering, on plate rolls, press brakes, guillotines and welding and cutting plant. 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

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

  • 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 Newcastle businesses

Work equipment in heavy fabrication runs from plate rolls, press brakes and guillotines to bandsaws and drills, robotic and manual welding plant, profiling and cutting machines, and the mobile plant that moves sections. All of it is within scope.

On heavy machinery the hazard is in the trapping points and the stored energy that stays live after the power is off, in rams, accumulators and rotating mass. PUWER requires dangerous parts guarded, sound controls, and a means of isolating each machine from its energy before anyone reaches in. We inspect the guarding, the control and stop systems and the isolation against the real hazard, independently of whoever maintains them, and record each machine.

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

Booking your PUWER inspection in Newcastle

Send the equipment list and shop layout and we will inspect around fabrication, weighting the guarding and the isolation points on the heaviest machines. 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle and nearby

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

NewcastleGatesheadSunderlandWallsendSouth Shields
Other inspections in Newcastle

Related compliance for Newcastle businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Newcastle, 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 Newcastle?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Newcastle and the surrounding fabrication, offshore and engineering sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
Can you inspect work equipment near Newcastle?
Yes, our engineer surveyors cover Newcastle and the rest of Tyne and Wear, and we can usually attend within a few working days. Call 0330 043 8191 to arrange a convenient time.
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 Newcastle?

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

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