PUWER & Machinery Compliance Services
Owben helps manufacturers and industrial operators achieve machinery compliance through PUWER inspections, CE / UKCA assessments and practical engineering solutions, identifying risks, addressing non-compliance and implementing corrective actions under one roof.
How We Support Clients with compliance
Machinery compliance isn’t just about identifying issues, it’s about having the capability to resolve them.
Owben takes a holistic approach to PUWER and CE / UKCA compliance, combining independent inspection and assessment with the in-house engineering expertise required to implement corrective actions. This reduces risk, shortens time to compliance and removes the need to coordinate multiple suppliers.
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From assessment through to implementation, we help clients move from uncertainty to compliance with confidence.
PUWER & Machinery Compliance Services
Owben helps manufacturers and industrial operators achieve machinery compliance through a range of tailored services.
PUWER & Electrical Machinery Safety Inspections
We carry out structured PUWER inspections and machinery safety assessments, including specialist electrical inspection and testing, to identify non-compliance, risk exposure and improvement requirements.
This includes:
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Asset-level PUWER inspections
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Site-wide machinery compliance reviews
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Electrical inspection and testing to EN 60204-1
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Verification of machinery electrical safety against applicable standards
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Risk identification and prioritisation
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Clear, practical inspection and test reporting
Our assessments focus on clarity, proportionality and real-world applicability
CE / UKCA Compliance & Conformity Support
Owben supports manufacturers and operators in understanding and addressing CE / UKCA machinery compliance requirements.
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We assist with:
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Machinery conformity gap analysis
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Identification of non-compliance with applicable standards
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Support with technical file inputs and risk documentation
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Alignment of remediation actions with CE / UKCA requirements
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This service bridges the gap between Safety assessment and compliance requirements.
Risk Reduction, Remedial Planning & Ongoing Compliance
Identifying risk is only the first step. We translate inspection findings into clear, prioritised action plans and provide ongoing support to maintain compliance.
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Our approach includes:
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Practical risk reduction recommendations
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Prioritisation based on safety, legal exposure and operational impact
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Clear guidance on immediate actions vs staged improvements
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Annual PUWER review programmes and re-assessments
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Documentation updates following machinery changes or modifications
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This ensures compliance actions are realistic, cost-effective and sustainable as operations evolve.
Engineering Implementation & Safeguarding Solutions
Unlike inspection-only providers, Owben has the in-house capability to implement required changes.
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We support remediation through:
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Electrical and mechanical modifications
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Designing and installing guarding solutions designed to relevant standards, including BS EN ISO 14120 and BS EN ISO 13857.
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Control system updates and safety interlocks
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Fabrication and installation of bespoke safety measures
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This end-to-end capability is a key differentiator, reducing delays, rework and coordination risk by keeping assessment and implementation under one roof.
Our Approach
Following ISO at every stage, our proven process ensures quality and reflects our commitment to excellence in every project.
Assess
Evaluate all project and business aspects thoroughly to understand your site, risks,
opportunities, and the ideal steps forward
Design
Create and build new mechanics for manufacturing environments, manufacturing
components, machines, or complete systems
Install
collaborate with your team to develop an installation plan, prepare the site, and
seamlessly integrate the assembly into your manufacturing facility
Maintain
Provide you with post installation support including ongoing modifications and
routine maintenance