Why is Testing Necessary ?

The Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989, which came into force 1st April 1990 states a need to maintain a regular program of inspection and testing of all electrical equipment and systems.
The designated duty holder, foreman, or managing director has a legal obligation to take all necessary precautions to prevent death or injury from electricity at work.

Failure to comply with EWR 1989 could subject the duty holder to prosecution.

What Needs Testing ?

All items of electrical equipment in the workplace which plug into a socket, i.e. computers, kettles, fridges, power tools etc.

How Do You Go About Getting Your Testing Done ?

Contact us by telephone, fax, e-mail or complete the equiry form on the contact page.

What We Do.

Having received your inquiry we will submit to you our quotation based on the cost per appliance. Should you wish us to visit your premises first we will carry out an audit and give advice on frequency of testing free.
If you return your signed acceptance of our quotation we shall contact you in order to arrange a convenient date for us to carry out the testing. On completion of the on-site work our engineers will download the results and our office staff will then submit them to you.
When your testing is next due we will send you notification 4 weeks prior and you will need to sign and return the form.
In the case of large contracts you will receive test results during the course of carrying out the work, or in the case of multiple site contacts as each site is completed.

How Do We Test your Equipment ?

Our main piece of testing equipment is an AVO (Megger) MPAT4DVF using this we can perform the following tests on your electrical equipment:

• Insulation
• Earth Continuity
• Earth Leakage
• Load Test
• Flash Test (Only on certain equipment.)

Records are supplied by Hard copy or in disc format (Windows®).
All tested equipment is labeled.Green label for pass, red for fail. In the case of failed equipment we would require you to inform us of your preferred means of immobilisation. Blue labels indicate visual tests only.

The location of each piece of equipment is recorded and a unique reference number is issued. Any Incorrect rating fuses are replaced free of charge in the plug top plugs. Wrongly or badly connected plugs will be re-made, again this service is free. Any damaged plug tops will be replaced with a MK 655 plug top at a small additional charge which is stated on the quotation. All damaged plug tops will be given to the appropriate person.

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