Electrical Testing

Costs

Up to 25 tests £65.00

Up to 50 tests £99.00

Up to 100 tests £140.00

If you need more than 100 tests carried out please call us for a quotation on 08000 887 262.

Electrical testing and inspection... Can you afford not to? In today’s tough business climate cost cutting exercises are common place. But is PAT testing worth keeping on the "to do" list? How much value for money are you really getting and what are the risks?

Electricity can kill!

Even after over 100 years of using the stuff, electricity can still kill you! Some organisations still dont believe it but here are some facts:

According to the Health and Safety Executive 1000 accidents occur at work each year that involve electric shock or burns. About 30 of these are fatal.

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

The Electricity At Work Regulations 1989 state “every employer shall ensure, that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair".

The Law

The Four main types of legislation that applicable to the testing of in-service electrical equipment are;

1. The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974:
Applies to all persons, employers and employess at work, and places of duty of care to ensure the safety of themselves and others.

2. The Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations (MHSWR) 1999, amended 2003:
In order that the HSWA can be effectively implemented in the work place, every employer has to carry out a risk assessment to ensure that employees and those in his/her employ are not subjected to danger.

3. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998, amended 2002:
Work equipment must be constructed in such a way that it is suitable for the purpose for which it is to be used. The employer is responsible for this.

4. The Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) 1989:
These regulations cover a whole list of different kinds of electrical equipment from, for example a 400kv overhead line to a battery powered watch! The concerns for the lower end of the power scale are there not to cover risk of shock but to cover risk of very low level energy igniting flammable gases. The EAWR also covers conductors used to distribute electricity such as cables and leads.

Electrical Installations And Repairs:

When carrying out installations and repairs you should always use an NAPIT or NICEIC registered contractor to ensure that your electrics are installed and maintained safely and correctly.

What Needs Testing?

Types of Appliances And Examples...

Hand Held Appliances - Any appliance that has to be gripped or held during use:
e.g. Hair dryer, drill, electric whisk, inspection lamp.

Portable Appliances - Any electrical item that weights less than 18kg and is intended to be moved, or can easily be moved whilst connected to the electricity supply: e.g. kettle, toaster, food mixer.

Movable Appliances - any electrical item weighing less than 18kg that can be moved and is not fixed to a stationary object. Or any electrical item with wheels or castors: e.g. Welding Machine, vacuum cleaner, air conditioning unit.

Stationary Appliances - Any electrical item weighing more than 18kg that is not intended to be moved during use but is not fixed: e.g. vending machines, refrigerator, washing machine, dish washer.

Information Technology Appliances - Or business equipment containing sensitive electronic components:-
e.g. PC's, monitors, telephone systems, printers, copiers, fax machines.

Built In Appliances - Any electrical item that is to be installed inside a recess or cupboard where one or more sides of the appliance are protected by its surroundings: e.g. built in ovens, hob, dishwashers, fridges.

Fixed Appliances - An electrical item that cannot be moved because its secured to a wall or permanent support: e.g. hand dryers, wall mounted air con units, pillar drills.

Extension Leads - All power cables, extension leans, extension reels, gang sockets, multi way adaptors, standard computer cables (kettle leads) IEC leads and RCD's should all be tested.

What Goes Wrong?

"During the thousands of inspections we have carried out most of the faults we find are down to HUMAN INTERVENTION!"

Most of the time faults are caused by over stretching power cables, damaging power cables with chair and table legs, DIY quicks fixes, wrong fuse fitted, overloading of extension leads, lose wiring and other accidental damage that just seam to go un-noticed.

What about new equipment?

Most people assume that new equipment will be safe, however we have found plugs that do not meet Bristish Standards, incorrectly wired plugs, wrong fuses and fake fuses installed.

TEST EVERYTHING!