PUWER inspections for kitchen and catering equipment
Puwer inspection work adapted to kitchen and catering equipment across the United Kingdom.
Signs that matter for kitchen and catering equipment
- Poor equipment maintenance is linked to accidents in catering.
- Gas appliances need inspection by a competent person.
- Hot surfaces and harmful substances are common kitchen risks.
- Knives cause cuts and need safe handling.
- Cleaning chemicals can harm skin.
Signs on this page are grounded in: Frequently asked questions.
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- Reports issued after every inspection
- Covers plant, racking, industrial doors and more
Why it matters for kitchen and catering equipment
Kitchen and catering equipment is used by staff throughout service. HSE says the absence of an effective maintenance regime for equipment or poor standards of maintenance are a significant cause of accidents in the catering industry.
What tends to affect the scope of work
- The amount and type of kitchen and catering equipment on site.
- Whether gas appliances, flues, pipework and safety devices are included.
- The maintenance records available for the equipment.
- Access to equipment in the kitchen and catering areas.