SMART PAT TESTING – Keeping your business safe
PAT Testers, Pat testing, or portable appliance testing, is an important part of any company health & safety policy.
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.
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SMART PAT TESTING provides a professional, yet cost effective PAT testing service for all types of businesses in the Leicester area. Annual testing agreements make sure that you to comply with Health & Safety Regulations regarding PAT testing to reduce the chances of electrical faults within your business.
Why PAT Test
Each year about 1000 accidents at work involving electric shock or burns are reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). Around 30 of these are fatal!
Fire Safety - Portable electrical appliances are a major cause of fires both in the home and at work. A sobering fact: - Over 2,500 people are killed or injured as a result of electrical fires every year!
Insurance Cover - When you take out insurance cover with Insurance companies, they often make the assumption that the insured business is complying with all regulations necessary. If any claim is made throughout your insurance period the insurance company may reduce, delay, or even refuse to pay on any claim for damage if the damage has been caused by an appliance that has not been tested.
The Powers of Inspectors
The Law and the Penalties
Successful prosecution under the Act or any health and safety statute carries a maximum penalty of a fine of £5000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment. For breaches under the general duties of the Health Safety at Work Act 1974, penalties of up to £20000 were introduced in 1992. Offences heard on indictment in the Crown Court attract unlimited financial penalties and up to 2 years imprisonment. (Source: The Principles of Health & Safety at Work – Allan St. John Holt. ISBN 0 901 357 219).
Contact Steve 07842266551 or Email: smartpattesting@gmail.com
