PUWER 1998 · Yorkshire

PUWER inspection and testing in Doncaster

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

Doncaster is a railway town, its depots and engineering works running specialised machinery to maintain rolling stock, from wheel lathes to bogie and component equipment. 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

Doncaster, 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 Doncaster businesses

Work equipment in a rail depot runs from under-floor wheel lathes and machining equipment to presses, drills and welding plant, jacking and handling systems, conveyors, and the mobile plant that moves stock and parts. All of it is within scope.

PUWER is not only about condition. Regulation 4 requires equipment to be suitable for the work and the place it is used, and Regulations 8 and 9 require operators to have the information, instruction and training the equipment demands, which on specialised machinery is a real consideration. We inspect the guarding, the controls and the suitability of each machine for its task, look for the information and training that should sit behind it, and record the result independently of whoever maintains it.

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

Booking your PUWER inspection in Doncaster

Send the depot equipment list and we will inspect around shifts, covering both the condition of each machine and its suitability for the task. 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 Doncaster 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 Doncaster and nearby

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

DoncasterArmthorpeThorneStainforthRossingtonBawtryBarnby DunKirk SandallCantleyGoole
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Related compliance for Doncaster businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Doncaster, 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 Doncaster?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Doncaster and the surrounding rail, engineering and logistics sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
How soon can you get to Doncaster?
We cover Doncaster and the wider Yorkshire area, usually on site within a few working days and faster when a machine needs inspecting before it goes back into service. 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 Doncaster?

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

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