PUWER 1998 · Yorkshire

PUWER inspection and testing in Hull

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

Hull builds and moves on a large scale, in renewable-energy manufacturing, food processing and port logistics, on machinery and mobile plant to match. 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

Hull, 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 Hull businesses

Work equipment in large-scale manufacturing and logistics runs from machining, cutting and finishing plant to conveyors and handling systems, process machinery, and the fork-lift trucks, telehandlers and mobile plant that move heavy product. All of it is within scope.

Big machines and mobile plant bring a hazard lighter equipment does not: instability. PUWER requires work equipment to be stabilised where needed, and mobile work equipment carries further duties on rollover protection, restraint and safe movement. A telehandler on soft ground, a machine not properly fixed down, a load carried too high, each is a stability question the inspection has to weigh. We inspect the stability, guarding and controls of each item, and the protective measures on mobile plant, recording the result independently of whoever maintains it.

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

Booking your PUWER inspection in Hull

Send the equipment list, including the mobile fleet, and we will inspect around operations, weighting stability and the protection on mobile plant. 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 Hull 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 Hull and nearby

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

HullBeverleyCottinghamHessleHedonBroughWillerbyAnlabyGooleHowden
Other inspections in Hull

Related compliance for Hull businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Hull, 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 Hull?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Hull and the surrounding manufacturing, processing and port sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
How soon can you get to Hull?
We cover Hull and the wider Yorkshire area, usually on site within a few working days and faster after a repair or relocation. Call 0330 043 8191 to book a visit around your site.
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 Hull?

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

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