PUWER 1998 · Yorkshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Halifax

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

Halifax runs precision engineering and food manufacturing side by side, from machine shops to confectionery and bakery lines. All of it is work equipment under PUWER 1998, due the impartial inspection by a competent person PUWER calls for.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Halifax, 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 Halifax businesses

Work equipment here runs from lathes, mills and grinders to depositors, mixers and ovens, wrapping and packing machinery, conveyors, and the fork-lift trucks and mobile plant that serve them. All of it is within scope.

PUWER requires inspection by a competent person, someone with the training, knowledge and experience to judge whether a machine is safe, and someone independent enough to fail it when it is not. The person who maintains a machine is not always best placed to make that call. We inspect with no interest in selling you parts or repairs, judge the guarding, controls and stops on the real hazard, and record each item with a clear verdict you can stand behind.

Machine guarding and interlocksTextile and packaging machineryProduction line equipmentControl systems and emergency stops
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Halifax

Send the equipment list and we will inspect to suit production, giving each machine an impartial verdict and a clear next date. You receive an inspection record per item, with any defect flagged.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the work equipment on your Halifax 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 Halifax and nearby

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

HalifaxSowerby BridgeEllandBrighouseHebden BridgeTodmorden
Other inspections in Halifax

Related compliance for Halifax businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Halifax, 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 Halifax?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Halifax and the surrounding engineering and food manufacturing sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
Can you inspect work equipment near Halifax?
Yes, our engineers cover Halifax and the rest of Yorkshire, and we can usually attend within a few working days. Call 0330 043 8191 to arrange a slot that suits you.
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 Halifax?

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

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