How Often Should You Carry Out Fixed Wire Testing and What is a Routine Check?
It is a question we are regularly asked, how often should I carry out Fixed Wire Testing? And the answer involves several factors. How often Fixed Wire Testing should be conducted must be determined taking into account the type of installation, its use and operation, the frequency and quality of maintenance and the external influences […]
Do I Need to Keep Records of Testing and Should I Label Any Appliances Tested?
It’s a common question and one that the HSE has said is not a legal requirement but it can be a very useful exercise. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. But you may ask yourself, should I […]
Should I PAT Test New Appliances?
It’s a question we get asked regularly. Between our scheduled PAT Testing visits, should new appliances be tested? It’s a question we get asked on a regular basis. Between our scheduled Portable Appliance Testing visits to a client they may have purchased new equipment, for example new PCs, should they arrange for these new items […]
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 […]