PAT Test W10 North Kensington
If you are in the process of drawing up new or improved Health and Safety plans in W10 North Kensington as part of your responsibilities as a landlord or employer, have you considered the immense value regular PAT tests can add to the safety of your tenants or employees? The PAT test is a simple and cost effective method of ensuring that you are up to date with all current legislation regarding the safety of employees and tenants from electrical appliances which are used on your premises.
You may be asking yourself, “How many appliances are covered by the PAT test?” Well the simple answer is that every appliance under 18kg which uses a plug is eligible to be tested as part of the portable appliance tests. The list of appliances which can be tested includes PCs, printers, electric kettles, microwaves etc. as well as large appliances such as vending machines, monitors and fridges. This comprehensive test of electrical appliances in your workplace or rental property is virtually a necessity in order to comply with legislation such as the Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) which states that:
“Electrical equipment which may reasonably foreseeably be exposed to
- Mechanical damage;
- The effects of the weather, natural hazards, temperature or pressure;
- The effects of wet, dirty, dusty or corrosive conditions; or
- Any flammable or explosive substance, including dust, vapours, or gases;
shall be of such construction or as necessary protected to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, danger arising from such exposure.”
The PAT test is the simplest and easiest way to ensure you are complying with the legislation that deals with the health and safety of those occupying, for any period of time, your W10 North Kensington property, even if a PAT Test is not a legal requirement in its own right.
There are two stages to any portable appliance test which ensure that all electrical appliances are safe enough for continued use. The probability of an appliance developing a fault will affect the level of testing, with those appliances left in more hazardous environments being assessed more thoroughly than those stored and used safely. There are basic standards which all appliances will need to meet to pass the PAT test, however, and these tests will include a visual test to check for any damage that has occurred to the flex as well as inspecting whether the plug is wired correctly and features the appropriate fuse. The second stage will feature electrical inspections of the equipment and, based on the results of these tests, a report along with “pass” and “fail” stickers will be issued for all of the appliances tested.
To make sure your appliances are safe and will not harm your employees or tenants, take the first step in obtaining a PAT test for your W10 North Kensington property by submitting your online form. My London Tradesmen will then contact companies on your behalf and you will receive up to 3 quotes, leaving you free to make an informed decision regarding the best tradesman to employ based upon the quotes which you have received.
All of the tradesmen we use have received up to date training and are registered with all the necessary bodies. We only use reputable and trustworthy tradesmen.