What is PAT?
PAT stands for Portable Appliance Testing and involves the testing of electrical equipment on your premises that connects to the mains supply with a removable plug. It covers items from mobile phone chargers to computer servers - if it plugs in, it should be tested.
Electrical appliances are tested using equipment called PAT Testers and various tests are performed on each and every appliance in turn. Every appliance is labelled with an electrical test identifier and on conclusion of each site a detailed report is generated itemising the tests performed on each appliance by identifier and location.
Why PAT?
PAT Testing is the most efficient way of ensuring your organisation complies with the current Health and Safety Legislation. This legislation states that your electrical equipment must be maintained so as not to cause danger.
From a more practical point of view, PAT testing ensures that your insurance cover remains valid as all insurance companies will insist that you observe and comply with all current Health and Safety Legislation as a condition of your policy. Would your cover be valid now?
Portable Appliance Testing is vital to protect your business and its employees. Of course electrical safety obligations don't just apply to businesses; PAT testing is a necessity for all kinds of organisations and we work with enterprises large and small across a wide variety of industries.
If you operate any kind of commercial premises where staff, tenants, students or members of the public are in contact with in-service portable electrical appliances then you MUST comply with current Health & Safety regulations - and that means PAT testing that equipment. This can apply to the following types of organisation:
Offices, Schools, Colleges, Factories, Shops, Garages, Landlords, Letting agencies, Home based businesses where clients/staff visit the premises
All portable appliances that plug into the mains need testing.
Do you use or supply any of these on your premises?
- Computers, monitors and peripherals
- Audio and telephone equipment
- Kettles, microwave ovens and other kitchen appliances
- Vacuum cleaners
- Extension leads
If the answer is yes, call us on 01908 366390 or email your enquiry here to find out how we can help you get covered.
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