Our expert inspections identify risks, maintain performance, and help protect your team. This keeps your operations running smoothly and confidently.
We review your workplace, machinery, and operations to understand what equipment requires PUWER assessment.
Our engineers thoroughly inspect your equipment for safety, condition, and suitability for the tasks it’s being used for.
We provide a full report outlining compliance status, safety risks, and practical steps for improvement where required.
You’ll receive documented evidence of inspection and compliance, giving you peace of mind for audits, insurers, and workforce safety.
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At UK LOELR & MEWP Services, we provide comprehensive PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) inspections to ensure your equipment is safe, suitable, and compliant. From hand tools and machinery to access platforms and lifting gear, our inspections help businesses across the UK meet their legal obligations while protecting their workforce.
A PUWER inspection goes beyond basic checks. It ensures that every piece of equipment in use is fit for purpose, maintained in safe condition, and operated correctly. With our team of experienced engineers, you’ll have confidence knowing your workplace meets the highest safety standards.
We make PUWER compliance simple and stress-free. Please get in touch with our friendly team today to find out more and receive a PUWER inspection quote.
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Importance and Benefits
The main purpose of a PUWER inspection is to ensure that all workplace equipment is safe, suitable, and properly maintained for its intended use. Every tool or machine must meet strict safety requirements, and a PUWER assessment identifies whether equipment is being operated correctly, serviced appropriately, and free from risks to operators or other staff.
These inspections also provide essential compliance with UK regulations, giving businesses the documented assurance they need to meet their legal responsibilities under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Beyond compliance, PUWER inspections are vital for reducing risks and minimising downtime. By detecting hazards or defects early, businesses can prevent accidents, avoid costly breakdowns, and extend the life of their equipment.
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PUWER stands for the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. These are UK regulations that place duties on businesses and employers to ensure that work equipment is suitable, safe to use, properly maintained, and only operated by trained and competent people.
The frequency of PUWER inspections depends on the type of equipment and how it is used. In general, work equipment must be inspected before it is put into service for the first time, after installation or assembly at a new site, and at suitable intervals during its life cycle.
For equipment exposed to conditions that could cause deterioration, such as heavy use or harsh environments, inspections may need to be carried out more frequently to ensure ongoing safety and compliance.
PUWER applies to all work equipment used by employees at work, regardless of whether it is owned, leased, or hired. This includes everything from simple hand tools and power tools to more complex machinery, vehicles, and larger industrial equipment. In essence, if equipment is used at work, PUWER is likely to apply.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) are UK health and safety regulations designed to make sure that work equipment is suitable, safe, and properly maintained. They require that equipment is only used for its intended purpose, that it is inspected regularly, and that employees using it have the necessary training and information.
The regulations aim to reduce risks in the workplace by ensuring that all equipment is fit for use and that employers take responsibility for its safety.