PUWER 1998 · Yorkshire

PUWER inspection and testing in Sheffield

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

Sheffield made its name on steel and edge tools, and grinding and abrasive-wheel machinery is still everywhere in its workshops, from tool grinding to fettling and finishing. 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

Sheffield, 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 Sheffield businesses

Work equipment in a steel and tool shop runs from grinding and fettling machines to machining centres and lathes, presses, linishers and polishers, saws, conveyors, and the mobile plant that serves them. All of it is within scope.

An abrasive wheel run over speed or wrongly mounted can burst, which is why wheel guarding, correct mounting and matched speeds are so closely controlled. PUWER requires the dangerous parts guarded and the equipment used within its limits, and the inspection checks the wheel guards, the spindle speeds and the condition of each machine, not just that it runs. We inspect the guarding, the controls and the stops against the real hazard, independently of whoever maintains them, and record each machine.

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

Booking your PUWER inspection in Sheffield

Send the equipment list and we will inspect to suit the shop, giving particular attention to abrasive-wheel guarding, mounting and speeds. 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 Sheffield 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 testing across Sheffield and nearby

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

SheffieldRotherhamStocksbridgeChapeltownHillsboroughDronfieldMosboroughHandsworthEcclesfieldBarnsley
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Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Sheffield and the surrounding steel, tool and engineering sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you get to Sheffield?
We have surveyors across Yorkshire, so a Sheffield visit is usually only a few working days away, sooner when a machine needs inspecting before it returns to use. Call 0330 043 8191 to arrange around your shop.
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 Sheffield?

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

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