Fire Alarms and Detection
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Fire Risk Assessment
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Fire Safety Training
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PAT Testing
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PAT (portable appliance testing) is officially known as the "In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment". PAT involves periodic testing and inspection of appliances that may be: used by staff; used by members of the public, for example, in schools, hospitals, and hotels; hired by or supplied to the public; in rented accommodation. In-service inspection and testing is carried out as a routine to assist in determining whether the equipment is in satisfactory condition and suitable for the purpose for which it is employed. |
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It is the responsibility of the duty holder to ensure that "as may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems (electrical equipment that is, or may be, connected to a common source of electrical energy) shall be maintained so as to prevent... such danger."
The Law
The legislation relevant to electrical maintenance are as follows:
Health & Safety at Work Act etc. (1974)
Puts the duty of care upon both the employer and employee to ensure the safety of all persons using the work premises.
Electricity and Work Regulations (1989)
"As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger".
"System means an electrical system in which all the electrical equipment is, or may be, electrically connected to a common source of electrical energy and includes such source and such equipment"
The Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations (1998)"Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is so constructed or adapted as to be suitable for the purpose for which it is used or provided"
"Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair"
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations (1999)
"Every employer shall make a suitable assessment of:
1. The risks to the health and safety of his employees to which they are exposed whilst they are at work and;
2. The risks to the health and safety of persons not in his employment arising out of or in connection with the conduct of him or his undertaking."
As you can see, the combination of this legislation makes it very clear that electrical safety is vitally important and that it is the responsibility of each company to ensure that they have fulfilled their duty of care.
Above all, if you do have any questions about electrical testing then please do contact us without obligation.
The type and frequency of testing depends on several factors and you can find out more by contacting us on 01474 873 556.
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