PUWER Inspections in Wigan

The breadth of work equipment in use across Wigan reflects the borough's diverse economy, from automated canning lines at the Heinz Kitt Green factory to metalworking machinery in small engineering workshops along Warrington Road and around the Ince industrial areas. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 apply to every piece of work equipment used by an employer, and Safe Lee Inspection & Consultancy helps Wigan businesses comply through thorough PUWER inspections. Wigan's food production sector is a major employer, and these operations use equipment that presents particular risks — industrial slicers, high-speed fillers, conveyor systems, and packaging machines all require effective guarding, accessible emergency stops, and evidence of systematic maintenance. The borough's logistics sector is equally equipment-intensive, with conveyor sortation systems, powered dock levellers, and vehicle maintenance equipment all falling within scope. Many Wigan businesses were established during the town's industrial heyday and continue to operate in premises where machinery has been upgraded incrementally over decades. This can result in older machines sitting alongside modern equipment, sometimes with guarding standards that predate current expectations. Our PUWER inspections identify these issues and provide practical, prioritised recommendations. We assess whether equipment is suitable for its intended use, that guards and protection devices function correctly, that controls are clearly identified and positioned to minimise risk, and that maintenance regimes are adequate. Wigan's engineering workshops, vehicle repair garages, joinery firms, and fabrication shops all benefit from periodic PUWER assessment. Safe Lee is based in Irlam, within easy reach of Wigan via the A580, and we offer the scheduling flexibility that Wigan's small and medium-sized businesses need.