PUWER Inspection Checklist
Use this checklist to inspect a piece of work equipment against the main requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). Complete one checklist per machine and keep it as your inspection record.
Prepared by Morgan Compliance Group · Published 23 October 2026 · Updated 23 October 2026
Who it's for
Employers, supervisors and maintenance staff responsible for machinery, tools and other work equipment.
Interactive PUWER inspection checklist
Complete a separate inspection for each item of equipment. Mark the inspection points as OK, Action needed, Need help or N/A. Your entries stay in your browser. This checklist is general guidance. It does not replace a thorough examination where one is required by law.
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When to inspect
Inspect work equipment after installation or relocation, at regular intervals based on use and risk, and after anything that could affect safety, such as damage, modification or long periods out of use. Keep inspection records until at least the next inspection.
Lifting equipment is different
Lifting equipment also falls under LOLER and needs thorough examination by a competent person. Power presses also have their own specific requirements. This checklist doesn't replace either.
Source: HSE guidance on the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
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