PUWER Inspections & PUWER Regulations

At Workplace Inspection Services Ltd, we provide essential support to help your business comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). With a strong foundation of over 40 years in PUWER inspection services, our team is well-equipped to conduct comprehensive, risk-based assessments and inspections.

Our expert engineers work with you to establish inspection schedules that align with PUWER requirements and are tailored to your specific equipment and operational needs. We specialise in creating customised inspection schemes, ensuring your equipment is inspected appropriately to safeguard compliance and safety.

PUWER - Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

This legislation is also general in that it applies to all work equipment and any activity involving work equipment. It also contains specific requirements for mobile work equipment and power presses. It may also need to be considered in accordance with LOLER regulations (see next section).

“Work equipment” means any equipment used by an employee at work.

Regulation 6 of PUWER requires owners and users or work equipment to carry out a risk assessment to establish in-service inspection requirements. If the inspection is indicated by the risk assessment, a written scheme of inspection needs to prepare, detailing the scope and frequency of periodic inspections.

Part 4 of PUWER is specific to the safe use of power presses. This states that all power presses with automatic, interlocking or photo-electric guards are thoroughly examined every 6 months. Those with fixed guards or enclosed tools should be thoroughly examined every 12 months.

Description	Typical Inspection Frequency (subject to risk assessment)
Atmospheric storage tanks	12
Bailing machines/presses	12
Bulldozers	12
Conveyors	6/12
Dock Levellers	12
Drilling Machines	12
Guillotines	6/12
Gymnastic Equipment	12
Injection molding machines	12
Ladders and steps	12
Lathes	12
Lighting rigs	6/12
Manual presses	12
Milling machines	12
Pallet trucks	12
Platten machines	12
Power presses	12
Non-statutory presses	6/12
Ramps	12
Roller shutter doors	12
Storage racking	12
Waste compactors	12
Woodworking machinery	12

Stay compliant with PUWER – Request your inspection quote today!

To keep your workplace safe, ensure your equipment meets PUWER standards with a thorough PUWER inspection. Request a quote today to schedule your inspection with Workplace Inspection Services Ltd.

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