subject: Pat Testing Services By Pat Testing Professionals At Pat Testing Company Cad Facilities [print this page] British law (the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 in particular) requires that all electrical systems including electrical appliances are maintained to prevent danger. Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) suggest initial intervals for combined inspection and testing that range from three months to one year for inspection and, in many cases, longer periods for testing(appliance in schools, hotels, offices and shops).
Electrical testing is an essential part of appliance maintenance for both homes and businesses in United Kingdom. Electrical testing is useful for a number of reasons, the most obvious being a regular safety check to make sure the appliance isnt dangerous to use. Appliances that pass the PAT Testing are given stickers that clearly show the date the equipment passed. States that 30% of all reportable electrical accidents involves portable appliances use. We offer a 24 Hour 7 Days a week service for your convenience. We provide a fast, reliable and a professional service to you.
Portable Appliance Testing (commonly known as PAT or PAT Inspection or PAT Testing) is a process in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia by which electrical appliances are routinely checked for safety. Apart from it being a legal requirement, dont you want to make sure that all of your portable electrical appliances are safe to use?
All of the PAT Testing is completed by qualified engineers wholl provide you with a full report of their findings. If they discover any dangerous equipment while performing their duties, itll be removed from service straight away and youll be notified. We are using fully bar code items for PAT Testing, with the use of it; it will make repeat PAT Testing and report generation easier, faster and more cost effective.
The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) places such an obligation in the following circumstances:
1. Where appliances are used by employees.
2. Where the public may use appliances in establishments such as hospitals, schools, hotels, shops etc.
3. Where appliances are supplied or hired.
4. Where appliances are repaired or serviced.
In PAT Testing, Visual inspections are completed on appliances first and the conditions of flexes and cases are taken into consideration as well as the plug condition, its wiring and the rating of the fuse that is fitted in the working area or in houses. Every type of portable electrical appliance should be inspected and tested regularly. This includes all electrically operated items such as computers, printers, kettles, fridges, extension leads, vacuum cleaners, power tools etc...
PAT Testing has to be performed by qualified and competent inspectors. These inspectors are specially trained and their training includes making use of the appropriate testing procedures and using the testing instruments in the proper manner.
PAT Testing equipment develops frequently and is being improved on a regular basis. If the technology is not adjusted it cannot provide accurate readings. All PAT testing gear is going to have a license validating its last tested date and when it is due to be retested. Some PAT testing equipment is computerized, allowing the uploading of information to a PC. This can help with the record keeping which is a necessary part of the PAT test process. For more detail call now on 845 4637 706 just write us on info@cadfacilities.com
