PUWER 1998 · Yorkshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Pontefract

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

Pontefract runs food production and distribution at volume, on packing and palletising lines where rows of similar machines run different jobs through the day. 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

Pontefract, 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 Pontefract businesses

Work equipment on a packing and dispatch site runs from fillers, cartoners and palletisers to conveyors and wrappers, labelling and coding machines, and the fork-lift trucks and mobile plant that move pallets. All of it is within scope.

On a busy line with many similar machines, the everyday risk is a control that is not clearly what it seems, a stop that does not reach where it is needed, or a warning worn away. PUWER requires controls to be clearly identifiable, emergency stops where the risk demands, and equipment marked and signed where it matters. We inspect the controls, the stops, the guarding and the markings on each machine against its real use, independently of whoever maintains it, and record every one.

Mixing and forming machineryConveyors and packing linesMachine guarding and interlocksControl systems and emergency stops
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Pontefract

Send the line layout and we will inspect around production, checking the controls, stops and markings on each machine as well as its guarding. You receive an inspection record per item, any defect flagged and the next date set.

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    Get in touch

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

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

PontefractKnottingleyFeatherstoneAckworthCastleford
Other inspections in Pontefract

Related compliance for Pontefract businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Pontefract, 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 Pontefract?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Pontefract and the surrounding food and distribution sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
Do you cover sites near Pontefract?
Yes, we work right across Yorkshire, so we can normally reach Pontefract within a few working days. Call 0330 043 8191 and we will book a slot that fits 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 Pontefract?

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

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