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Based in Basingstoke Hampshire we have experience in electrical installation and testing and having worked for some of the national testing companies we decided to set up First Point to offer a Superior service. When it comes to Pat testing, we give full attention to detail.
We use up-to-date equipment in the Seaward range which enables us to produce asset reports quickly and easily.
We will price match when possible.
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What is PAT testing
Pat testing or portable appliance testing is an important part of any Health & Safety Policy. The Health & Safety Executive advises that 25% of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances.
The Electricity at Work Regulations
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 level of inspection and testing required is dependent upon the risk of the appliance becoming faulty, which is in turn dependent upon the type of appliance, the nature of its use and the environment in which it is used.
The Institution of Electrical Engineers published the ‘Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment’. This guide forms the basis for portable appliance testing in the U.K.
