Chris Wood

Portable Appliance Testing

Greenway Road, Galmpton

TQ5 0LW

077866 497660

TorbayPatTesters@hotmail.co.uk

Pat testing or portable appliance testing is an important part of any health & safety policy.

The Health & Safety Executive states that 25% of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances.

 

The Electricity at Work Regulations place a legal responsibility on employers, employees and self-employed persons to comply with the provisions of the regulations and take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that no danger results from the use of such equipment.

 

This in effect requires the implementation of a systematic and regular program of maintenance, inspection and testing.

 

The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) places such an obligation in the following circumstances:

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.

 

Faulty electrical appliances and leads are the main cause of accidental fires in commercial buildings, representing over a quarter of all such fires.

Insurance could be invalid if fire caused by none tested and certified equipment.

Claim culture - If not tested and certified.

 

 

Cost of Testing.

 

£40.00 for site visit and up to 25 appliances, £1.25 per appliance after.

£3.00 per microwave oven.

Negotiable rates for large premises.

 

For any assistance please call or email.

 

 

All portable appliances tested - 110 volt or 240 volt equipment

Microwave ovens tested for RF radiation leakage

Accurate testing with certified Seaward tester

Fully recorded results and certificates issued

Out of hours testing