PUWER 1998 · Yorkshire

PUWER inspection and assessment in Wakefield

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

Wakefield sits at the centre of the region's distribution, in vast warehouses run on conveyors, sortation systems and large fleets of fork-lift trucks. All of it is work equipment under PUWER 1998, fixed machinery and mobile fleet alike.

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

Work equipment we inspect

Wakefield, 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 Wakefield businesses

Work equipment in a distribution centre runs from conveyors and sortation systems to dock levellers and powered doors, wrapping and strapping machines, and the fork-lift trucks, reach trucks and powered pallet movers that work the floor. All of it is within scope.

A busy warehouse mixes people and moving plant in the same space, and mobile work equipment carries duties beyond simply working: protecting the operator, guarding against rollover where it applies, and keeping others clear. The trucks are work equipment, and their lifting masts are examined under the lifting rules as well. We inspect the fixed machinery and the mobile fleet, weigh the protection of operators and people on foot, and record each item independently of whoever maintains it.

Conveyors and transfer pointsPackaging and filling machineryMachine guarding and interlocksControl systems and emergency stops
How it works

Booking your PUWER inspection in Wakefield

Send the equipment list, including the truck fleet, and we will inspect around shifts, covering fixed machinery and mobile plant alike. 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 Wakefield 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 assessment across Wakefield and nearby

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

WakefieldCastlefordPontefractNormantonFeatherstoneOssettHorbury
Other inspections in Wakefield

Related compliance for Wakefield businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Wakefield and the surrounding distribution and manufacturing sites, and inspect every kind of work equipment, fixed and mobile. Call us to arrange a visit.
Do you cover sites near Wakefield?
Yes, we work across Yorkshire, so we can normally reach Wakefield within a few working days, fixed machinery and mobile fleet alike. Call 0330 043 8191 to fix a convenient time.
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 Wakefield?

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

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