Dumper Inspection
Site Dumpers as Work Equipment
A site dumper is work equipment and mobile plant under PUWER 1998, so Regulation 6 calls for inspection at suitable intervals by a competent person - brakes, steering, the tipping mechanism and operator protection included.
Our Engineer Surveyors inspect yours on site and report clearly on its condition.
Dumper PUWER
Regulation
PUWER 1998
Inspection interval
Risk-based
Common baseline
At least annual
Examined
On site
Report turnaround
Within 3 days
What's included
What's covered in a dumper inspection
Operator Protection
We examine the ROPS or FOPS and the operator restraint or seatbelt, the things that save the driver in an overturn. Damaged or removed ROPS and a missing or cut seatbelt are defects we report at once.
Brakes
We test the service and parking brakes. Worn service or parking brakes are among the most common dumper findings.
Steering and Tipping
We check the steering and articulation joint, and the skip, tipping mechanism and its hydraulics. Hydraulic leaks on the tipping ram are a frequent fault.
Running Gear and Structure
We inspect the tyres, wheels and hubs, and the chassis, welds and load area for cracks and damage.
Controls and Visibility
We check the controls, horn, lights and reversing alarm, plus mirrors and visibility aids and the guarding over hot and moving parts. A faulty reversing alarm or horn is a defect we regularly pick up.
How it works
Your dumper's PUWER inspection, start to finish
Every scheme your equipment is required to meet under UK regulation carried out by accredited engineers and backed by compliant reports.
1
Book
Send us the dumper and your site address, and we confirm a date and a fixed price, usually same day.
2
On-site examination
An Engineer Surveyor attends site and inspects the dumper thoroughly under PUWER.
3
Compliant report
Within three days you get a clear inspection report, every defect and timescale listed.
4
Reminders
We hold your next due date and prompt you before the dumper needs inspecting again.
OUR STANDARDS
Safety at the heart of every dumper inspection
We take our responsibilities seriously, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, quality and safety across every aspect of our operations.
Quality Assurance
Thorough, reliable inspections from skilled professionals who train continually and follow current best practice.
Responsibility
A disciplined process that guards against risk and keeps your site operating within its legal and regulatory duties.
Care
Safety sits behind every decision. Your team's wellbeing is the focus, and our standards leave you genuinely reassured.
GET IN TOUCH
Request a Dumper Inspection
Let us know what's on site and when suits, and we'll confirm availability and a competitive quote, usually same day.
Call us
0208 050 3958
Based in
Reading, Berkshire: serving the South of England
● Hampshire
● Oxfordshire
● Northamptonshire
● Cambridgeshire
● Surrey
● Buckinghamshire
● London
FAQ
Common Dumper Inspection Questions
How often does a site dumper need a PUWER inspection?
PUWER sets no fixed period. Regulation 6 wants inspection at suitable intervals based on the dumper's use and conditions, plus after exceptional circumstances. For site plant worked this hard, at least an annual inspection is the usual baseline.
Are site dumpers covered by PUWER?
Yes. A site dumper is mobile work equipment under PUWER, so its brakes, steering, tipping gear and operator protection should be inspected at suitable intervals by a competent person.
Do I legally need a PUWER inspection?
If you provide work equipment for use at work, PUWER 1998 makes its safety your responsibility, and Regulation 6 calls for inspection wherever the equipment could deteriorate and become dangerous. A competent person's inspection, recorded and kept on file, is how you show you have met that duty.
What's the difference between PUWER and LOLER?
PUWER applies to all work equipment, which must be suitable, maintained and inspected as the risk requires. LOLER adds extra duties for equipment that lifts. Anything that lifts may need both, while the equipment on this page falls under PUWER.
Do you carry out inspections on site?
Yes. Our Engineer Surveyors come to your premises across Berkshire and the surrounding counties, and we issue reports promptly.