Pat Testing Ashurst

New Forest PAT Testing are a fully qualified Portable Appliance Testing company covering Ashurst, New Forest, Hampshire, SO40.

If you are a business with electrical equipment in use, you will need to comply with certain legal requirements to demonstrate this equipment has been properly maintained and is safe for use.

We can also supply quotes for the following: Electrical Re-Wiring, Electrical Surveys & Infrared Heaters throughout the New Forest area.

Office – Factories – NHS – Hospitals – Schools – Colleges – Universities – Garages – Hotel & Guest Houses – Care Homes – Landlords – Local Authorities – National Trust – Sports Complexes – Facilities – Wholesalers – Retails – Restaurants – Public Houses – Catering Establishments – Cafés – Building Sites.

Pat testing or portable appliance testing is an important part of any health & safety policy. This site is intended as a guide to both the legal implications and to the technical requirements.

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.