What is PUWER?

⚙️ PUWER Inspection Services

Compliance You Can Trust

At Cert Safe Inspection Services Ltd, we provide professional PUWER inspections to ensure your workplace equipment meets the standards set by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

Our experienced engineers deliver fast, compliant, and reliable inspection services across Buckinghamshire, Surrey, and throughout the UK.

📘 What Is PUWER?

PUWER stands for the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, a key part of UK health and safety law.

These regulations apply to any work equipment used by employees, ensuring that it is:

  • Suitable for the task

  • Properly maintained and safe to use

  • Operated by trained personnel

  • Inspected and assessed regularly

PUWER applies to a wide range of equipment — not just lifting gear — including:

  • Machinery

  • Power tools

  • Vehicles

  • Conveyors

  • Presses

  • Workshop equipment

  • And more

🔍 What Is a PUWER Inspection?

A PUWER inspection is a statutory examination of workplace equipment to ensure safety and compliance with PUWER regulations.

Our inspection process includes:

  • Checking guarding and safety devices

  • Assessing controls, emergency stops, and signage

  • Verifying that equipment is maintained and suitable

  • Confirming operator safety and access restrictions

  • Identifying hazards, defects, and non-compliance

  • Issuing a PUWER inspection report with our findings

All inspections are conducted by qualified professionals with detailed knowledge of current UK safety legislation.

🧰 Equipment That Requires PUWER Inspections

If your business uses work equipment, it likely falls under PUWER. Examples include:

  • Production machinery

  • Manual tools

  • Pallet trucks

  • Mobile plant and equipment

  • Maintenance tools and ladders

Employers, contractors, and facility managers all have a legal duty to ensure the safety of equipment under PUWER.

🕒 PUWER Inspection Frequency

There is no fixed legal frequency for PUWER inspections, but best practice recommends:

  • Every 6–12 months for high-risk or heavily used machinery

  • After installation, modification, damage, or long-term disuse

  • As part of a regular risk assessment and maintenance cycle

We tailor inspection schedules to your operations and legal requirements.

🤝 Your Compliance Partner

Cert Safe is here to help your business navigate complex health and safety laws.

By partnering with us for your PUWER inspection needs, you benefit from:

  • Full statutory compliance

  • Detailed reports for internal and insurance use

  • Risk mitigation and workplace safety improvements

  • Peace of mind that your equipment is legal and fit for use

We support clients of all sizes across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey, and the UK.

📩 Book Your PUWER Inspection Today

Don’t risk non-compliance. Contact Cert Safe Inspection Services Ltd. today to schedule your PUWER inspection and ensure your equipment is safe, certified, and fully compliant.