WAHR Inspections in Burnley
Burnley is a recognised centre of excellence for aerospace manufacturing, with Safran Nacelles employing over 900 people at Heasandford Industrial Estate producing parts for Airbus aircraft. The town also hosts GE's Unison Engine Components and has strong advanced engineering capabilities.
About WAHR Inspections in Burnley
The steep valley topography that defines Burnley creates particular work at height considerations, with many industrial and commercial buildings constructed on sloping sites and featuring multiple access levels. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 apply wherever workers face a risk of falling a distance liable to cause personal injury, and Safe-Lee Inspection & Consultancy provides WAHR inspections across Burnley to keep people safe above ground level. Town centre regeneration, including projects around the Pioneer Place development area, brings scaffolding and temporary access structures that require inspection against TG20 and SG4 standards. On Burnley Bridge Business Park and Network 65, warehouse and manufacturing buildings incorporate mezzanine floors, elevated plant platforms, and high-level storage systems where fall protection must be properly installed and maintained. Safran Nacelles operates production facilities where work at height on large aerospace assemblies requires harnesses, lanyards, and fall arrest systems inspected to exacting standards. Burnley's stock of converted mill buildings, many now operating as multi-let industrial units along Manchester Road and the canal corridor, present ongoing work at height challenges for maintenance and repair teams accessing roofs, guttering, and elevated services. Our engineers inspect scaffolding for structural integrity, correct assembly, and adequate bracing and ties. Personal fall protection equipment is examined for webbing condition, stitching integrity, buckle and connector function, and remaining service life, any item showing wear or past its manufacturer's expiry date is recommended for immediate withdrawal. Guardrail systems, safety nets, ladder access arrangements, and mobile elevated work platforms all fall within our WAHR inspection scope. Burnley's public buildings and schools also generate regular demand for work at height equipment assessments during maintenance programmes. Safe-Lee provides detailed WAHR inspection documentation from our Irlam base, connecting to Burnley via the M66 and M65.
Key Areas We Cover
- Heasandford Industrial Estate
- Burnley Bridge Business Park
- Lomeshaye Industrial Estate
- Network 65 Business Park
- Burnley Aerospace Supplier Park
Local Landmarks
Safran Nacelles Burnley, world-class composites facility manufacturing nacelle components for Airbus aircraft
Industries Requiring WAHR Inspections in Burnley
We work with businesses of all sizes across a wide range of sectors.
Aerospace
Safran Nacelles employs over 900 people at Heasandford Industrial Estate manufacturing composites and sheet metal nacelle components for Airbus aircraft, requiring PSSR inspections of autoclaves and LOLER examinations of overhead cranes.
Manufacturing
Burnley Bridge Business Park and the Aerospace Supplier Park host advanced manufacturing firms including GE's Unison Engine Components and TRW Automotive, all operating machinery requiring regular PUWER and LOLER inspections.
Automotive
TRW Automotive and Futaba-Tenneco UK manufacture automotive components in Burnley, using press tools, welding equipment, and industrial robots requiring PUWER inspections.
Construction
The 70-acre Burnley Bridge Business Park development and expansion of the Aerospace Supplier Park generate demand for WAHR inspections on active construction sites.
What Work at Height Regulations 2005 requires of you
Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, employers and duty holders are legally required to ensure equipment is thoroughly examined by a competent person at regular intervals. Failure to comply can result in significant fines, enforcement action, and, most importantly, puts your workforce at serious risk.
Burnley is a recognised centre of excellence for aerospace manufacturing, with Safran Nacelles employing over 900 people at Heasandford Industrial Estate producing parts for Airbus aircraft. The town also hosts GE's Unison Engine Components and has strong advanced engineering capabilities.
Work at Height Regulations 2005 compliance is not optional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a WAHR inspection involve?
A WAHR inspection involves examining all work at height equipment for defects, damage, and suitability. This includes checking structural integrity, testing safety mechanisms, verifying correct assembly, and ensuring equipment meets the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
How often is a WAHR inspection required?
Work at height equipment must be inspected before each use by the user, and must undergo a formal inspection by a competent person at regular intervals. The frequency depends on the type of equipment and the conditions of use, scaffolding requires inspection at least every 7 days when in use, while other equipment such as harnesses and lanyards typically require formal examination every 6 to 12 months.
What equipment does a WAHR inspection cover?
WAHR inspections cover scaffolding, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), ladders, stepladders, roof ladders, safety harnesses, lanyards, fall arrest systems, guardrails, safety nets, and any other equipment used to prevent or mitigate falls from height.
Our WAHR Inspections Process
How we work with WAHR Inspections clients across Burnley: from first contact to ongoing compliance.
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Initial Consultation
We talk through what equipment you hold, how it is used and which regulations bite on it. That conversation sets the scope, and it is what makes a quote a real figure rather than a guess.
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Site Survey
An engineer visits to confirm what is actually on site against what was described, and to identify anything needing immediate attention. Sites often hold more equipment than the office records show, and this is where that surfaces.
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Thorough Examination
The examination itself is hands-on rather than a walk round, carried out to the standard the relevant regulation sets. Each item is assessed on its own and recorded individually, including accessories stored away from the machine.
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Report & Recommendations
You receive a written report identifying every defect found, classified by how urgently it must be put right, with the date the next examination falls due. Anything dangerous is raised with you on site the same day rather than held back for the paperwork.
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Ongoing Support
Once the first examination is done we hold the due dates and flag them before they lapse. Most compliance failures are diary failures rather than equipment failures, so that is the part worth automating.
What Our Clients Say
“Lee is a fantastic engineer and very approachable. He delivers examinations with minimal disturbance to your operations in a timely manner. If you need or are unsure if your equipment requires an examination, contact Lee and he will guide you through the process of becoming and staying compliant.”
Lee Stanaway
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“Brilliant company! Can't recommend Lee enough. Great communication throughout and speedy reporting to ensure kit is compliant with LOLER and PUWER.”
Thomas Bullivant
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“Great service, very knowledgeable regarding my lifting equipment. If you're needing a LOLER examination carried out, get on to Safe Lee!”
Sean Crawford
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