Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing):

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:

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.

The level of inspection and testing required is dependant upon the risk of the appliance becoming faulty, which is in turn dependant upon the type of appliance, the nature of its use and the environment in which it is used.

Denscombe Electrical Services offers a comprehensive PAT management and testing service. No matter how small your businesses we can accommodate you at a competitive rate. All testing is carried out by qualified staff and can be done out of hours. Small repairs e.g. plugs, cable grips, fuses etc. are carried out at the same time so elevating the need for retesting. Upon completion a detailed certificate is issued which forms part of your PAT management. This is important part of Health and Safety records.

Training in PAT management on your premises can be arranged for your staff. Please contact us to discuss this further. For those who do not want to do there own PAT management a full service is available including regular visual checks, record keeping and the testing of new equipment.

PRICES

No of Items .. Price inclusive

1 - 20 .. £2.00

21 - 99 .. £1.75

100 - 500 .. £1.60

501 - 1000 .. £1.55

1000+ .. £1.50

Free Repairs

Minor faults found during the course of the inspection will be repaired as we find them and the appliance re-tested. All minor repairs are carried out free of charge, including the following:

* Replacement of damaged or incorrectly rated fuses
* Re-wiring of incorrect connections in the mains plug
* Repair to faulty cable grips in the mains plug
* Minor repairs requiring less than ten minutes labour
* Re-test following repair