Increasingly the insurance industry is requiring that PAT Testing is carried out prior to the renewal of the insurance policy. This is because over 1000 work place accidents involving electric shock are reported to The Health & Safety Executive each year, many of which are fatal! Most of the reported accidents involve portable appliances
The Electricity at Work Regulations place a legal responsibility on employers and self employed persons to take reasonable practical steps to ensure no danger results from the use of any electrical appliances. This requires the introduction of a systematic and regular programmed schedule of maintenance, inspection and testing. The Safety at Work Act places such an obligation in the following conditions:
• Where appliances are used by employees
• Where the public may use appliances in establishments such as Hospitals, Schools, Hotels, Shops, etc.
• Where appliances are supplied or hired.
• Where appliances are repaired or serviced.
The level of inspection and testing required is dependant upon the risk of the appliance becoming faulty, which is dependant upon the type of appliance and the environment in which it is used. PAT Testing forms an important part of the Safety at Work Act (1974).
We can provide you with a quotation for the testing of your portable electrical appliances which includes:
• Tesing to the British Standard of all your appliances
• Provide lables to all equipment indicating the date they have been PAT tested
• Supply of certification to include test results of all apliances tested
• Re-testing of equipment at the appropriate interval so maintaining records of all test results
• Contact you annually to arrange for re-testing, or set up a fixed price 3 or 5-year contract
We can if required check a customer's socket outlets, particularly their earthing integrity, whilst testing the appliances. Performing these two tasks concurrently is worthwhile and is very cost-effective.
Labeling
The HMC barcode, is unique within the UK, and is given to each appliance when tested. Where large numbers of labels are required, we can produce them to show the clients name and any details as required. 'Pass' labels are applied to all appliances attaining a 'pass' condition.
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