PUWER helps keeps your workforce safe
PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) aims to ensure the safety of all equipment and machinery operated within a workplace environment. To achieve compliance with PUWER, work equipment is required to have a regular examination to make sure it safe for continued use.
Equipment requiring a PUWER examination
Not sure which pieces of equipment fall under statutory PUWER regulations? Our experts can provide on-site surveys to advise you what equipment needs to be examined and reported upon.
Examples include:
- Axle Stands
- Bearing Presses
- Crushers
- Dumpers
- Escalators
- Guillotines
- Pallet Trucks
- Power Presses
- PPE Equipment
- Rollers
- Travelators
Let HESL take care of your PUWER Examinations
The experienced Engineer Surveyors from Hutcheon Examination Services (HESL) have all the qualifications needed to do PUWER examinations for organisations across a diverse range of industries.
- We adapt our inspection around your schedule to maintain ‘business as usual’
- Only the highest standards of inspection – safety first, no corners cut
- Receive a handy reminder from us when your PUWER examination needs renewal, as well as all the required post-inspection reports to help your organisation stay compliant
Protect your employees and keep your site safe – get your mechanical equipment safety regularly checked by our experts.
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