PAT TESTING

Electrical Safety at Work

PAT Testing or Portable Appliance Testing is an important part of any Health and Safety policy.

The Health and Safety Executive states that 25% of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances. The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) places such an obligation in the following circumstances;

Where appliances are used by employees.
Where the public may user appliances in establishments such as hospitals, schools, hotels shops etc..
Where appliances are supplied or hired
Where appliances are repaired or serviced

Regular inspection and testing of electrical equipment is an important step towards satisfying an employers's legal duty of care to protect their employees and customers from harm in the workplace. In addition, many insurers view regular electrical testing as an essential condition of their insurance.

Most major underwriters have indicated that they expect the businesses they insure to be compliant with all applicable regulations when insuring the business. An insurer may reduce, delay or even refuse to pay on a claim from damage if an appliance or installation that has not been tested has contributed to the damage.

To meet the requirements of the 1989 ELECTRICITY AT WORK REGULATIONS, it is widely regarded to be necessary to implement a programme of planned inspection and testing of all electrical equipment, and keeping detailed test records are the most effective method for an employer to prove that appropriate measures have been taken to avoid accidents.

The requirement for periodic inspection and testing, applies to all who use electrical equipments at work, not only to large employers.

What We Offer and Why Use Us?

• Latest test equipment - All digital test instruments conform to BSEN61557 and are regularly calibrated
• Clear pricing - The lowest price does not always mean the best quality. We believe the level of service we provide together with competitive pricing represents excellent value for money.
• Fully qualified engineers - All of our engineers are certified by the City & Guilds Institute
• Testing Standards - All testing is carried out in accordance with BS7671 as published by the institute of electrical engineers.
• Minimal Distribution - Testing can be planned to avoid disruption to your workforce. We provide out of hours testing at no extra cost.
• Documentation - Full documentation on completion of testing comprising
  • Compliance certificate
  • Clear and well presented reports
  • Individual reports for each location
  • Reports which provide detailed information on each appliance or circuit.
  • Which ever format you prefer Bound and/or CD-ROM.
• Automated Reminder - We will alert you when your next test is due.