PUWER 1998 · West Midlands

PUWER inspection and assessment in Dudley

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

A two-hand control makes a simple bargain: both hands on the buttons, so neither is under the tool. Dudley's forging and pressing trades run on that bargain, and PUWER 1998 expects it kept by engineering, not etiquette, because a bargain a jig or an elbow can cheat protects nobody.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Dudley, West Midlands

  • 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 Dudley businesses

Work equipment across the borough runs from presses, hammers and forging plant through fabrication and metalworking machinery to the saws, rollers and workshop equipment of the estates.

Two-hand controls fail by design drift: buttons spaced so one forearm spans both, synchronous windows so generous a knee and a hand qualify, tie-downs and tape doing quietly what the guard should prevent loudly, and muting arrangements that outlive their justification. Our inspections test the bargain as an adversary would, actuation attempted the ways a hurried shift actually tries, timing and spacing verified against the standard the device claims, release-to-stop proven before the dangerous movement completes, all recorded per machine in the written record of inspection.

Two-hand controls tested adversarially
Timing and spacing verified
Presses, hammers and forging plant
Defeats found before they injure
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Dudley

Show us every machine that demands both hands. We try to cheat each one the way a rushed operator would, prove what holds and record what must change.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the work equipment on your Dudley 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 assessment across Dudley and nearby

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

DudleyNethertonBrierley HillKingswinfordSedgleyHalesowen
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Related compliance for Dudley businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Dudley, 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 Dudley?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Dudley and the surrounding sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment, two-hand controls tested adversarially. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you get to Dudley?
We keep availability across West Midlands, so a Dudley visit is usually within a couple of working days, sooner after a repair or modification. Call 0330 043 8191 to book around your production.
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 Dudley?

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

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