Inspection & Compliance Resources
Plain-English guides to UK statutory inspection regulations — written by working inspection engineers, for the duty holders who have to stay compliant.
- Compliance basics
LOLER vs PUWER vs PSSR Explained
Three regulations, three different scopes, one common goal — keeping people safe. A duty holder's guide to which one applies to your equipment.
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Inspection Frequency Guide
Statutory intervals at a glance — how often each piece of equipment must be examined, and the events that bring an inspection forward.
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Written Scheme of Examination
A pressure system cannot legally be operated without a current Written Scheme. Here's what one looks like, and how we draft them.
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LOLER Inspection Cost UK 2026
Typical UK price ranges, what drives the figure up or down, and the warning signs of a cheap quote that won't stand up to HSE scrutiny.
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PSSR Inspection Cost UK 2026
Typical UK fees for PSSR examination and Written Scheme of Examination drafting — plus what makes the quote higher or lower than you expect.
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LEV Testing Cost UK 2026
What you can expect to pay for a LEV thorough examination under COSHH 2002 — per hood, per system, and per site visit.
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PUWER Assessment Cost UK 2026
Typical UK fees for a PUWER thorough examination — per machine, per site visit, and what makes the figure higher or lower.
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Forklift Thorough Examination Cost UK 2026
Typical UK fees for a forklift thorough examination — single truck, multi-truck fleet, and the attachments that can quietly push the price up.
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