Procuring electrical testing in potentially explosive work environments – what you need to know
For most FM and estates managers, deciding on which contractor to carry out their electrical testing can be tricky For most facilities and estates managers, deciding on which contractor to carry out their electrical testing can be a tricky choice. There are large contractors, small contractors, local firms and agencies. But for facilities managers working […]
What is a portable appliance?
The Electricity at Work Regulations state that all electrical equipment in the working environment should be safe. The Electricity at Work Regulations state that all electrical systems and equipment including portable appliances used in the working environment should be in a safe condition. The Health and Safety Executive recommend that to comply with the regulations […]
World Leading Company Recommend Intersafe, Experienced in Multi-Environment Electrical Testing
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) have been delivering small satellite missions for over 30 years. When it came to selecting a company to carry out their Fixed Wire Testing and Portable Appliance Testing, SSTL were looking for a company with experience in electrical testing services for multi-environment sites, including laboratories, clean rooms and factories. Intersafe […]
How do I know if my commercial building is wasting energy?
As the winter months send temperatures plummeting across the UK, so energy waste will be front of mind for FM managers As the winter months send temperatures plummeting across the UK, the matter of energy waste will be front of mind for many facilities managers. Wasted energy ultimately leads to wasted money and the easiest […]
Top five faults found in fixed electrical testing
Carrying out fixed electrical testing is key to ensuring your workplace meets legal safety standards. Carrying out fixed electrical testing is key to ensuring your workplace meets legal safety standards. But what are the most common faults that are found during these inspections and how are they caused? Intersafe, which carries out fixed electrical testing […]
PAT testing taken to a new level with electrical safety tester Apollo 600
A brand new electrical safety tester for portable appliance testing (PAT), Apollo 600, is coming to the market. A brand new electrical safety tester for portable appliance testing (PAT), Apollo 600, is coming to the market. The invaluable tool for PAT testing will feature risk assessment tools in order to comply with the latest Code […]
Jargon busting electrical testing terms
Intersafe’s guide to electrical testing terms. If you work as a facilities or estates manager it’s quite probable that your colleagues expect you to be a walking encyclopedia. As well as holding together the very bricks and mortar of the workplace, you’re expected to be an expert in everything from plumbing to planning regulations. You’ve […]
Beware small and furry hazards, warns Intersafe
Mice, rats, wasps and other small creatures can burrow behind electrical sockets and other fittings. Everyone knows that everyday wear and tear can cause damage to electrical items in the workplace. Fixed and PAT testing by companies such as Intersafe ;regularly ;finds faults created by people forcing appliances into sockets or twisting them as they […]
Efficient appliances key to cost-cutting
Budgets are unlikely to rise in line with the escalating energy prices, so savings will… With some experts warning energy costs are set to double over the next five years and events in the Ukraine only likely to accelerate that process, the need to manage energy use is ever more pressing. Budgets are unlikely to […]
New electrical building services guide launched
The BSRIA has launched an updated version of its Illustrated Guide to Electrical Building Services. The BSRIA has launched an updated version ofits Illustrated Guide to Electrical Building Services (BG 32/2015). The new guide replaces the previous edition(BG 5/2005) and provides basic reference information on electricalbuilding services systems for construction clients and professionals in otherareas […]