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What are our PUWER Power Press Inspection Services?
Power presses are some of the most dangerous machinery in any industrial environment. Regular inspections by experienced, competent persons are vital for their long-term safety and performance.
As one of the UK’s largest independent provider of power press inspections, our engineer surveyors carry out thorough examinations of your equipment, protecting your workforce’s safety and ensuring compliance with PUWER regulations.
Local to you and with deep industry knowledge, our certified engineer surveyors deliver flexible, efficient service that suits your schedule and minimises disruption. Our systematic approach identifies issues before they can cause problems, so your equipment continues to operate safely and compliantly.
From woodworking machines and guillotines to safety devices and guarding systems – we inspect components with unrivalled precision. For technical expertise built around your needs, talk to the UK leader in inspection services.
Why do you need PUWER Power Press Inspection Services?
It is a duty holder’s legal responsibility to ensure all power press machinery complies with PUWER regulations. If this isn’t maintained, you could face substantial fines or even prosecution. Statutory inspections help confirm compliance and identify weaknesses, resulting in:
- Reduced risk of accidents and injuries
- Increased productivity and performance
- Less costly downtime or property damage
Our end-to-end, meticulous inspections give you real peace of mind over PUWER compliance and the ongoing safety of your power presses.
Working around your schedule and alongside your teams, we verify that your power press machinery is in full working order, minimising the risk of accidents, damage or breaches.
PUWER Power Press inspections: What we inspect
At Allianz Engineering Inspection Services, our highly trained engineer surveyors inspect many different types of power press plant, machinery and equipment across all industries.
Why choose Allianz for your PUWER Power Press Inspections?
Allianz is one of the largest independent providers of engineering inspections in the UK and Ireland. With extensive coverage and a dedicated team of engineer surveyors, we've earnt the trust of companies nationwide for over 100 years, helping them achieve compliance with health and safety regulations and legislation.
Committed to Engineering Excellence
Our qualified engineer surveyors deliver the highest levels of technical competence and precision. UKAS accredited, SAFed members, LRQA certified – we're an industry leader.
Responsive, reliable & flexible service
Working around your schedule to carry out inspections, with minimal disruption and a safety first culture. We always strive to be punctual and responsive.
Nationwide coverage, local knowledge
We’re one of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent inspection bodies, which means our engineer surveyors are local to you. We connect you with the right engineer based on your needs.
On-site digital reporting
Our inspection reports are compiled on-site and uploaded digitally, so you can access our findings and recommendations as soon as possible – enabling you to take action immediately.
Gain confidence that your plant machinery and equipment complies with industry safety standards and regulations. Speak to us - one of the UK's leading experts in engineering inspection services.
Special Services for Power Presses
Require more than statutory PSSR inspections? At Allianz, we offer a diverse range of pressure system testing, inspection and consultancy services to address specific projects or problems – all tailored to meet your exact requirements.
From simple visual inspections to ultrasonic testing, we offer a wide range of NDT covering close visual examination, Dye Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, and Ultrasonic.
If your business takes on new properties or wants to review your estate, we visit your site and create a detailed report of all power presses that must be inspected in line with PUWER regulations.
We thoroughly check the stopping performance of your guards and safety devices, helping ensure your employees operate hazardous machinery with maximum safety.
Equip your key personnel with the knowledge and skills to safely inspect and assess your power presses at regular intervals.
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Our Power Press Inspection Process
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1. Arranging your appointment
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2. Preparing for our visit
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3. Conducting your inspections
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4. Compiling on-site reports
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5. Uploading reports to your Inspection Hub
1. Arranging your appointment
Your PUWER engineer surveyor – specially chosen for their local and industry knowledge – will contact you directly to arrange a convenient time to conduct your inspection. Our certified engineer surveyors maintain their own diaries, providing flexibility to accommodate your inspection requirements.
2. Preparing for our visit
Between arranging your inspection and our arrival, we’ll provide you with specific instructions to prepare for our visit. This PUWER inspection checklist may include decommissioning equipment, stripping it down, cleaning it, cooling it, or assisting with providing access. Don’t worry, we’ll let you know exactly what needs to be done well in advance of our visit.
3. Conducting your inspections
On the day of our inspection, your competent engineer surveyor will meet with your chosen duty holder(s) before examining plant, machinery or equipment in accordance with their power press inspection schedule. For health and safety reasons, your duty holder must be available on-site to meet our engineer surveyor and provide access to the relevant areas of inspection and equipment.
4. Compiling on-site reports
During thorough examinations of your power presses, our engineer surveyors will create detailed inspection reports on-site. This ensures that you receive our findings and any recommended actions immediately. If any plant or machinery requires supplementary testing, this will be noted on your inspection reports and must be completed by the date provided by our engineer surveyor.
5. Uploading reports to your Inspection Hub
Following our visit, you’ll be emailed a comprehensive inspection report. These reports can also be viewed online on your dedicated Inspection Hub (or eServices account for legacy customers). If you’d like to view your reports online but don’t currently have access to Inspection Hub, please get in touch.
Proud to work with...
Allianz is the trusted inspection provider for prominent organisations across the UK and Ireland.
We have no reservations in recommending Allianz based on our experience working with the team. Consistently over the months, we have ongoing excellent support and account management with regular touchpoints with our team, including scheduled review meetings focused on achieving improved quality of service.
The Allianz team is highly professional and knowledgeable. They always take the time to explain each step of the inspection process in detail, ensuring that we understand everything that’s going on. The results of our inspections are always delivered promptly and with great attention to detail. They provide excellent service and demonstrate exceptional expertise in their field. It’s an absolute pleasure to work with them.
PUWER Power Press Inspection Services FAQs
Power presses are machines used to cut, shape or form materials using pressure, often used in automotive, aerospace and general manufacturing industries.
According to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) as Applied to Power Presses, power presses are defined as “a press or press brake for the working of metal by means of tools, or for dye proving, which is power driven and which embodies a flywheel and a clutch.”
Examples of power presses and similar hazardous machinery include:
- Servo Presses
- Hydraulic/Hybrid Press Brakes
- Metal and Paper Cutting Guillotines
- Injection Moulding Machines
- Hydraulic Presses
- Wood Working Machines
- Compacting Machines
Our statutory PUWER inspections of power presses and hazardous machinery check all safety-critical components against the latest health and safety regulations. This includes:
- All safety devices, controls and guarding systems
- Clutches, interlocks and braking mechanisms
- The structural integrity of the machine, highlighting any cracks, wear or corrosion
We are also fully qualified to carry out non-destructive tests to evaluate if any hidden defects are present.
Once we have completed our inspection – which we aim to fit within your schedule and with minimal disruption – we present you with a written report to confirm the condition of your equipment and any necessary repairs.
The PUWER regulations refer to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. These health and safety regulations apply to all work equipment used by employees at work and are designed to ensure that equipment is safe and suitable for use. This includes power press machinery.
Key requirements that duty holders/employers must uphold under PUWER include:
- Power presses must be suitable for the intended task and work environment
- Regular power press maintenance and inspection are mandatory
- Regular PUWER risk assessments and inspections must be carried out
- Employees must receive adequate instruction, training and supervision when using power press machines
- Dangerous parts of power presses must be properly guarded
- Audible or visible warning devices should be included when necessary
PUWER is enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and/or local authorities. Non-compliance with PUWER can lead to prohibition notices, substantial fines, and even prosecution in severe cases.
A power press inspection should incorporate:
- A visual inspection of any damage to the press, such as cracks or dents
- Safety guard inspections to assess their condition and proper installation
- Hydraulic system checks to identify any leaks or weaknesses
- Operating control checks to ensure these are in good working order
- Emergency stop button testing
- Signage inspection to verify this is clear and easy to understand
Our highly experienced, fully qualified engineer surveyors ensure that all these steps are taken with no stone unturned to confirm the safety and compliance of your power presses.
Competent inspections and safety checks for power presses are vital to prevent injuries, minimise downtime and maintain compliance with PUWER. If components inside a power press or its safety devices break down, this can:
- Put the health and safety of your workforce at risk
- Lead to loss of productivity, costly downtime and emergency repairs
- Breach PUWER compliance, resulting in regulatory fines or prosecution
Our specialist, trained engineer surveyors carry out meticulous inspections of your power press equipment. This reduces the risk of accidents or operational issues and help give you peace of mind that you comply with health and safety laws.
Typical faults that affect the safety and performance of power presses include:
- Worn protective guards and safety devices
- Broken foot shrouds
- Damaged cables
- Cracked frames, clutch keys or Pitman Screws
- Hydraulic leaks.
Left unresolved, these can lead to legal breaches or injuries. Our consistent inspections and unrivalled attention to detail ensure any defects are identified and reported early.
Some of the most common hazards associated with power presses include:
- Crush injuries
- Amputations
- Cuts and lacerations
- Eye injuries
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- Electric shocks
Regular inspections of your power presses by independent, competent persons help reduce the risk of these hazards occurring, protecting the safety and wellbeing of your workforce.
Yes. Our team is highly experienced and adept at conducting PUWER inspections for all types of power press equipment in any industry.
Our competent engineer surveyors have a complete understanding of power press machine safety guidelines and statutory regulations, so you can rest assured that we will quickly and accurately identify weaknesses affecting your equipment.
According to PUWER as Applied to Power Presses, it is a statutory duty to carry out periodic inspections of your power presses every 6-12 months, depending on the type of equipment and guarding fitted.
At Allianz, we work closely with our customers to deliver on-time inspections in line with their specific risk-based scheduling.
Here is a breakdown of the inspection frequency for various power press machinery:
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| Plant/Equipment Type | Applicable Legislation | Periodicity of Inspection |
| Guards and Protective Devices | PUWER |
12 months (fixed guards) 6 months (photoelectric guards for finger point protection) |
| Guillotines (Metal) | PUWER |
12 months (fixed guards) 6 months (photoelectric guards for finger point protection) |
| Guillotines (Paper) | PUWER | 6 months |
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Injection Moulding Machines (Moulding Machinery) |
PUWER | 12 months |
| Power Presses |
PUWER / PUWER (As Applied to Power Presses) |
12 months (fixed guards) 6 months (interlock or photoelectric guards for finger point protection) |
| Press Brakes |
PUWER / PUWER (As Applied to Power Presses) |
6 months (interlock, photoelectric and laser guards) |
| Woodworking Machines | PUWER | 12 months |
Yes. Failure to comply with PUWER regulations can result in fines or prosecution – especially if non-compliance leads to a serious accident or injury. Our inspections help you meet your statutory duties and avoid penalties.
Only a ‘competent person’ – someone with expert knowledge and understanding of power press equipment – is qualified to carry out a compliant inspection.
At Allianz, our engineer surveyors have the relevant experience and qualifications to inspect your press machines to the highest industry standards.
According to the HSE, a thorough examination under PUWER is a systematic, detailed review of power press equipment and its safety-critical parts by a competent person.
This is compiled in a comprehensive report listing the examination date, the next examination date, any defects found that are or could become a danger to people, and our recommended actions.
Maintaining a power press machine properly is crucial for safety, efficiency, and longevity. To do this effectively, consider the following:
- Establish and follow a consistent maintenance schedule
- Maintain a properly functioning lubrication system
- Regularly test all safety devices and components
- Hold detailed records of inspections and maintenance logs
- Ensure operators are qualified and trained in maintaining the press.
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