Portable Appliance Testing
A portable appliance, in general, is any item of electrical equipment that has a power lead with a plug that is intended to be connected to the mains supply.
The Electricity at work Regulations 1989 place responsibility on employers to ensure that all appliances used within the work environment are maintained in a safe condition. "...As may be necessary, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, as far is reasonably practicable, such danger." (Regulation 4:2).
Why do we need portable appliances tested?
- To comply with the Electricity at Work regulations
- To minimise the risk of fire and injury caused by electrical appliances
- To satisfy your Insurance Company. Many insurance companies will insist that portable appliance testing is carried out before renewing a policy. It may also effect your cover if your insurers can prove that you were not complying with the recommended regulations.
- To comply with all Health & Safety requirement. ISO 9000 & 5750 Quality Assurances also require you to comply.
Voltamp provide:
- The latest technology combined with our industry experience
- Complete management of your portable appliance testing needs
- Testing carried out with the minimum amount of disruption to you or your workplace
- A computerised barcoded information system that registers the details of each test and monitors its service history.
- Microwave omissions testing
All Portable Appliance Testing is performed in accordance with the Institute Of Electrical Engineers code of practice for 'In service Inspection and Testing of Electrical equipment.