PUWER Inspections & Thorough Examinations

What is a PUWER Inspection?

A PUWER inspection is a systematic check of work equipment to ensure it is:

• Suitable for the task and environment
• Safe for use and maintained in a safe condition
• Correctly installed and operated by trained personnel
• Fitted with appropriate guards, safety devices and controls

Following each inspection or thorough examination, we provide a clear, documented report outlining:

• Equipment details and location
• Condition and compliance status
• Identified hazards and non-conformances
• Recommended actions and timescales

What We Inspect Under PUWER

Certex UK can inspect a wide range of work equipment, including but not limited to:

• Powered access and handling equipment: MEWPs, scissor lifts, pallet trucks and powered trolleys
• Height safety equipment: fixed ladders, guardrails, walkways, access platforms and fall protection systems
• Personal fall protection: safety harnesses, lanyards, work positioning and restraint systems
• Turbine-mounted safety equipment: turbine ladders, climb assist systems, fall arrest rails and blocks, rescue devices and internal access systems

Where appropriate, we can combine PUWER inspections with LOLER thorough examinations to minimise disruption and provide a single, coordinated inspection service.

Where We Inspect

Our PUWER inspection services support customers across the UK and worldwide, including:

• Offshore installations: fixed platforms, jack-ups, FPSOs and support vessels
• Onshore and offshore wind farms: turbines, transition pieces, substations and ports
• Factories and manufacturing plants
• Workshops and maintenance facilities
• Warehouses, logistics hubs and distribution centres
• Ports, marine terminals and industrial sites
• Utilities, power generation and other critical infrastructure

Digital Asset & Certification Management

All PUWER inspections are supported by our digital asset and certification management system, giving you:

• A central register of all inspected equipment
• Online access to inspection reports and compliance status
• Visibility of outstanding actions and next inspection dates
• Exportable data for audits and management reviews

This helps you manage PUWER compliance across multiple sites, including large fleets of machinery, height safety systems and turbine-mounted equipment.

How Our PUWER Inspection Service Works

• Asset review & planning – We review your equipment lists, risk assessments and inspection requirements.
• On-site inspection – Our competent engineers visit your site (onshore or offshore, UK or worldwide) to inspect equipment with minimal interruption to operations.
• Clear documentation – You receive structured reports detailing compliance status, defects and prioritised recommendations.
• Follow-up support – We can assist with remedial actions, repairs or further risk assessments where required.

Why Choose Certex UK for PUWER?

• Competent engineers with practical experience of industrial, lifting and height safety equipment
• Specialist knowledge of turbine-mounted safety systems for the wind sector
• Combined LOLER and PUWER capability for efficient, coordinated inspections
• Worldwide support for single sites or multi-site operations
• Digital systems to improve control, traceability and audit readiness
• Strong focus on safety and compliance, helping you manage risk and protect your workforce
• Training capability - Delivery of LEEA-accredited lifting, inspection and safety training, including bespoke programmes delivered on-site or locally to support workforce competence and compliance