Testing & Inspecting
We all know that electricity can kill but were you aware that
approximately 1000 incidents involving electric shock or burns at
work are reported to the Health and Safety Executive each
year?
Even non-fatal shocks can cause severe and permanent injury and
poor electrical installations and faulty electrical appliances can
lead to fires. Most of these accidents can be avoided by
simple electrical testing and inspection of your appliances.
Electrical testing & inspecting comes in three main
forms:
- Fixed Installation Testing,
- Portable Appliance Testing
- Emergency Lighting Testing.
Fixed Installation Testing
This is the testing of the circuits contained within the fabric of a building - the socket outlets, lighting circuits and various other circuits. How often this testing should be undertaken depends very much on the environment and use of the installation; some areas should be tested annually and others perhaps every five years. Our in-house experts can advise further.
Portable Appliance Testing
A portable appliance is any piece of equipment that can be moved
from area to area and reconnected to the supply via a plug and
socket system. During everyday use such appliances become worn or
damaged which can lead to them becoming unsafe if not properly
maintained. PAT Testing is a documented method of electrical
maintenance.
The reasons to undertake PAT Testing include complying with the Electricity at Work Regulations - to minimise the risk of fire and injury caused by electrical appliances, to remove the risk of your insurance company disputing a claim for damage from fire through insufficient maintenance, and to comply with ISO Quality Assurance.
Aspect Maintenance covers all BN1, BN2 and BN3 post codes.