PUWER 1998 · Yorkshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Bradford

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

Bradford's manufacturing runs from textiles and print to chemicals and engineering, much of it on rollers, where the in-running nip is one of the oldest machine hazards there is. 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

Bradford, Yorkshire

  • 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 Bradford businesses

Work equipment in printing, textile and general manufacturing runs from coating and converting machinery to finishing machines, mixers and reactors, machine tools, conveyors, and the mobile plant that serves them. All of it is within scope.

Any pair of rollers drawing material in creates an in-running nip, and a hand follows the web in before it can be pulled back, which is why nip guarding and trip devices are so closely regulated. PUWER requires those dangerous parts guarded, fixed guards first under Regulation 11, with trips and nip bars where access is unavoidable. We inspect the nip guarding, the trips and the stop controls against the real hazard, independently of whoever maintains them, and record each machine.

Machine guarding and interlocksCNC and machining centresProcess and chemical plantControl systems and emergency stops
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Bradford

Send the equipment list and we will inspect to suit production, giving particular attention to roller nips and the trips that protect them. 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 Bradford 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 Bradford and nearby

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

BradfordShipleyBingleyKeighleyPudseyBrighouseHalifax
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Related compliance for Bradford businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Bradford, 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 Bradford?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Bradford and the surrounding manufacturing and engineering sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you get to Bradford?
We keep availability across Yorkshire, so a Bradford visit is usually only a few working days away, 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 Bradford?

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

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