Accreditations & Regulations

Ensuring customer safety is always our top priority. Our independent accreditations and strict compliance with UK legislation give you the assurance that we meet - and exceed - the highest industry standards.

How do you tell a reputable supplier from one that isn't?

Professional accreditation and membership of trade associations are a good place to start. They provide assurance that we've been independently assessed by a third party and found to have met their standards. UK and EU legislation also governs how we work - these laws are designed to protect you against would-be rogue traders.

Our Industry Regulations

There are two main pieces of UK legislation governing the work we do. They are designed to regulate places of work which operate machinery and other equipment.

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

LOLER is concerned primarily with companies and people who own, operate or have control of lifting equipment - including all technicians who use it, not just owners.

There is crossover with PUWER because in most cases, lifting equipment is also work equipment as defined in PUWER 1998. This applies specifically to the inspection and maintenance of lifting equipment.

Vehicle lifts must have a thorough inspection and service check every six months. Engine cranes and similar equipment must have one annually. The law is applied more strictly to lifts because of the increased potential danger to human life with technicians working underneath them.

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

PUWER applies more broadly to all work equipment. It sets out rules and places duties on those who own, operate or have control of work equipment.

Owners must ensure equipment is suitable for its intended use and safe to operate. They have a duty of care to technicians and must ensure they are adequately trained.

Where safety devices or warnings are needed - such as emergency stops, power isolation devices or audible devices - owners must ensure these are all in place.

Our Accreditations & Memberships

We believe independent oversight of our skills and workmanship is important. It reassures our customers that we've been vetted by third-party quality assurance organisations and have met the latest standards. Certificates available on request.

Garage Equipment Association (GEA)

The GEA is the professional body for all companies specialising in garage equipment. Established for over half a century, they are the founders of modern industry standards and administer the approvals systems for all UK MOT equipment. To gain membership, PGE has demonstrated that we follow the GEA code of conduct, meet their standards, and that our technicians are highly skilled professionals - many with specialist training. Our engineers are tested by the GEA every three years.

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF)

For all companies trading in industrial doors and shutters, garage doors, automated gates and locks/building hardware, the DHF is the primary trade association. Their stated aim is 'to raise quality and safety standards in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of industrial doors' - a position we wholeheartedly support. All DHF members must sign a declaration to adhere to the code of conduct covering the standard and safety of work, quality of equipment supplied, training programmes, business integrity, compliance with legislation and levels of insurance cover. Our engineers are tested by the DHF every five years.

Cyber Essentials

Any business which stores or processes customer data has a responsibility to protect itself from cyber attacks and theft of that data. Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed scheme which we have signed up to. We have gained Cyber Essentials accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to cyber security and that we have clear processes in place to protect any data we hold. When you do business with PGE, you can trust us to keep your information private and secure at all times.

Constructionline

As members of Constructionline, our construction credentials have been rigorously checked and verified. Constructionline vets contractors, consultants and suppliers and pairs them with buyers. If you are confused about compliance issues and the ever-changing regulatory landscape, connecting with a reputable supplier who has been thoroughly vetted via a platform like Constructionline simplifies your search and speeds it up.

Acclaim Accreditation

In order to reassure our clients of our ongoing commitment to health and safety, we have achieved the Acclaim accreditation. Acclaim carries out an online assessment of our health and safety documentation and work activities as an independent competent assurance of the systems we have in place. The aim is to help improve health and safety standards across the UK and reduce duplication of paperwork in procurement.

Building Trusted Supplier Relationships

Our accreditations aren't just certificates on a wall - they've enabled us to build solid, trusted relationships with leading manufacturers and gain approved distributor and contractor status. As a result, we always have access to the latest technology and product innovation.