Machine Safety Inspections, Upgrades & Diagnostics
Our commercial clients include Glencore, G4S, NHS and Vinci. We also have strong educational and local government links; including contracts with Warwickshire County Council and Oxfordshire County Council; to carry out the safety inspections in their schools and colleges, as well as their own workshops.
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) requires every employer to ensure the safety of their workplace. This is particularly important in high risk areas such as machine workshops, maintenance departments and Design & Technology classrooms in schools, colleges and universities.
Diagnostic & Repair Service
Often, rather than trading it in, an old machine may just need a bit of TLC to get it running as good as new again. If you have a fault with one of your machines, we offer a diagnostic and repair service.
Our team of safety engineers are also happy to offer free, no obligation advice over the telephone; so give us a call!
Safety Inspections
Regulation 6 of the statutory Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) states that machinery should be regularly inspected and kept in a serviceable condition. Regularly is generally interpreted as once a year, or more if your machinery is in constant use. All fixed machines should be inspected. During an inspection, one of our team of safety engineers will examine your machinery and associated workshop environments, to identify whether or not they comply with current, relevant safety regulations/ACOPS/British Standards. An individual inspection report will be completed for each machine, which details precisely where improvements are recommended and where compliance is formally acknowledged. Following the inspection, you will receive a comprehensive report package
Your Report Package
- Individual inspection report for each machine
- Workshop Environment report sheet
- Certificate identifying whether machines are compliant or require attention.
- A document that identifies how each of our recommendations relates to the safety regulations/ACOPS/British Standards.
- A comprehensive Summary of Findings which details any actions that need taking, including where further risk assessment may be required.
You will then be included in our annual reminder system.
Safety Upgrades, Guards & Maintenance
If any of your machines require upgrade work to make them compliant with the relevant safety regulations/ACOPS/British Standards, or just need a new part, we can assist you. We can also arrange relocation of machinery and installation of any new machinery that you have purchased.
All safety upgrade work is carried out on site. This could include items such as DC injection brakes, emergency stop switches, no volt release (direct on line) starters, protective sheathing / armoured flex for soft supply cable, fabrication / provision of appropriate guards (including interlocking guarding), keyswitches and electrical interlocks (micro-switches).
Your Report Package
- Individual inspection report for each machine
- Workshop Environment report sheet
- Certificate identifying whether machines are compliant or require attention.
- A document that identifies how each of our recommendations relates to the safety regulations/ACOPS/British Standards.
- A comprehensive Summary of Findings which details any actions that need taking, including where further risk assessment may be required.
You will then be included in our annual reminder system.