In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 puts a duty of care on employers and employees (including the self-employed) to ensure the safety of all persons using the work premises.
Further legislation includes information on the need for electrical maintenance as part of meeting the duty of care:
Even so, around 1000 accidents involving electric shocks or burns are reported to the Health and Safety Executive each year and faulty or poorly maintained equipment is one of the main causes.
In the year ending 31 March 2008, Avon Fire and Rescue dealt with 33 fires in non-domestic premises, where an electrical appliance was identified as the most likely source.(Information supplied by Avon Fire and Rescue Service)
Your responsibility, our business
SERVICE:
BENEFITS:
SAFE + SOUND does not:
IMPORTANT:
The Code of Practice requires extension leads and detachable flexes (such as kettle and IT equipment cables) to be treated as a separate appliance. Therefore an office workstation supplied from one 13 Amp wall socket via a 4 way extension lead, with a PC, monitor and printer (each with detachable flex) and scanner would be 8 appliances.
Please visit our links page for more information on legal and health and safety requirements.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 puts a duty of care on employers and employees (including the self-employed) to ensure the safety of all persons using the work premises.
Further legislation includes information on the need for electrical maintenance as part of meeting the duty of care:
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The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
- The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
- The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Even so, around 1000 accidents involving electric shocks or burns are reported to the Health and Safety Executive each year and faulty or poorly maintained equipment is one of the main causes.
In the year ending 31 March 2008, Avon Fire and Rescue dealt with 33 fires in non-domestic premises, where an electrical appliance was identified as the most likely source.(Information supplied by Avon Fire and Rescue Service)
Your responsibility, our business
SERVICE:
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City & Guilds 2377/01 & 02 qualified
- PAT test and inspection of your electrical appliances in accordance with the IEE Co of Practice 3rd edition, 2007.
- Provide reports in accordance with the IEE Code of Practice.
- Provide an ongoing PAT management service.
- PAT retest in accordance with the IEE Code of Practice timescales or User Defined periods (supporting history may be required).
- Plug top and fuse replacement
BENEFITS:
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Helps you meet your duty of care.
- Saves you time in PAT management and administration.
- Minimise costs by management of PAT retest frequency.
SAFE + SOUND does not:
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Carry out repairs, other than plug top and fuse replacement.
IMPORTANT:
The Code of Practice requires extension leads and detachable flexes (such as kettle and IT equipment cables) to be treated as a separate appliance. Therefore an office workstation supplied from one 13 Amp wall socket via a 4 way extension lead, with a PC, monitor and printer (each with detachable flex) and scanner would be 8 appliances.
Please visit our links page for more information on legal and health and safety requirements.
Owned and operated by Neville Mitchell to help you meet your duty of care by providing an ongoing professional service at reasonable cost. 07737 769019
"Providing a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) service for the self-employed and small business in Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Gwent, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire."