EICR – Fixed Wire Testing or Periodic Inspection and Testing is carried out to create a report on the condition of the electrical wiring of a property which outlines any defects it may have that may prove to be a safety hazard. All defects are categorised depending on the severity of each one.
Owners of buildings have a duty of care to users and although the wiring of buildings is an area that is often taken for granted, it can be a major cause of fire or injury through electric shocks. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) recommends that to comply with the regulations, an inspection and testing programme should be undertaken at all places of work.
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING – Conforming to PAT testing regulations will help you to ensure that the portable appliances in your business are safe and help you to avoid violations.
PA Testing legislation was put into effect to ensure that all companies conform to the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974, Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989, Provision and Use of Work Equipment regulations of 1998 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations of 1999. The current law requires that all employers maintain portable appliances and ensure their safety. This is done through testing of the appliances to safeguard against damage and to make certain that these items are safe for use.