Portable Appliance Testing ( PAT Test ) specialists, based in Cardiff offering a nationwide `In Service Inspection and Testing` service. Special Rates for Schools, Colleges and NHS related businesses. Out of hours/week-end service at no extra charge.

Why is Portable Appliance Testing necessary

The Electricity at Work Regulations places a legal responsibility on all 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, and reg 4(2)states; `As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far is reasonable practicable, such danger`To ensure legal compliance, a maintenance regime must be in place to enable the user/supervisor/manager/owner to identify any faults/risks/hazards related to the electrical equipment in use, and which should include; 1 - User checks (no record if equipment found OK)2 - Formal visual inspections (recorded)3 - Combined inspection and testing (recorded)Other reasons why your equipment should be PAT tested are;4 - To reduce the risk of both fire and injury caused by electrical appliances5 - To comply with insurance requirements6 - To meet all Health & Safety requirements and to meet ISO standards7 - To provide & maintain a high level of quality assuranceAlso, one of the first things Fire Officers and H & S inspectors ask for on any inspection or visit is your PAT records.Further info on `In Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment` can be found on our web;www.cardiffpat-test.co.uk

Trade Bodies / Associations

Associate Member of IET (Institute of Engineering & Technology)

Trading Since

2008