Portable Appliance Testing: PAT Testing

Portable appliance testing is a series of visual and electrical tests for electrical equipment connected to the mains supply via a removed plug.

The 'code of practice' for in service inspection and testing of electrical equipment’ was introduced to enable companies & organisations to comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) 1989.

The EAWR requires electrical systems to be maintained in a condition so as not to cause danger.

Other legislation of specific relevance to electrical maintenance:
The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Who should use our services?
All employers, self-employed, landlords and those who invite the public to their premises, should have their equipment tested periodically.

Testing
Each appliance is comprehensively tested to meet requirements of the IEE code of practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
We use the latest computerised PAT testing equipment and are able to test all portable appliances or fixed appliances in your company including - IT equipment, 110 V equipment. A fully qualified electrical engineer will carry out the inspection and testing.

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