Happy 20th Birthday from Minuteman Press
Monday 21st December was our 20th birthday and the team at Minuteman Press have wished us a Happy Birthday! We have worked with Minuteman Press in Southampton for many years. Minuteman Press printing are the place to go for all your printing services and projects. Find out more about Minuteman Press on their website Thank you to […]
From 1st January Amendment 3 means All New Consumer Units Require a Non – Combustible Enclosure
The third Amendment to the IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition sees a new regulation in effect from 1st January 2016. The third Amendment to BS 7671:2011 (IET Wiring Regulations Seventeenth Edition) which was published in January 2015 and came into effect on 1st July 2015 includes a new regulation requiring consumer units and similar switchgear […]
Why PAT test?
Electrical regulations require employers and landlords to ensure that all electrical items are suitable for use. Electrical regulations require employers and landlords to ensure that all electrical items are maintained and suitable for use, ensuring that any risks to employees, tenants and members of the public are minimised. Any plug, lead or appliance can be […]
What Do Easyjet, Ebay and Intersafe All Have in Common?
You may be wondering what these three companies have in common and the answer is they all turn 20 this year! You may be wondering about the title of this article – what do Easyjet, Ebay and Intersafe all have in common? Well I can tell you that the common link is they all turn […]
What Are You Allergic To?
Meet the woman who is allergic to electricity! Pollen, dust mites, the cat. One of the everyday allergies that you might come across, well how about electricity? Meet the woman who is ‘allergic to electricity.’ Jackie Lindsey, 50, claims she has electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). She says anyone using Wi-Fi or a mobile phone signal around […]
A Buyers Guide: Who should you trust to carry out your PAT Testing?
There are so many companies out there offering Portable Appliance Testing that it’s hard to know where to start. There are so many companies out there offering Portable Appliance Testing that sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Adrian Pendle, Managing Director of Intersafe, gives his top tips to bear in mind when you’re […]
Frequency of PAT Testing and Portable Appliance Testing
The guidelines offer no absolute rules on the frequency of the testing and inspection of portable appliances. The Guidelines offers no absolute rules on the frequency of the testing and inspection of portable appliances only that ‘regular inspection of equipment is an essential part of any preventative maintenance program’. The reason for this are clearly […]
Legal Requirements for Portable Appliance Testing
The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 puts the duty of care upon both the employer and employee. The legislation of specific relevance to electrical maintenance is the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, the Workplace (Health, […]
Engineers
Intersafe is a NICEIC approved contractor meaning that all work is guaranteed by the NICEIC. Intersafe is a NICEIC approved contractor meaning that all work is guaranteed by the NICEIC . We are also a member of Constructionline. All our PAT Testing Engineers are qualified to City & Guilds 2377, the recognized industry standard for […]
PAT Testers and Labels
All appliances tested by Intersafe are assigned a unique identification barcode. All appliances tested by Intersafe are assigned a unique identification barcode. The labels are high quality write & seal data protected labels, that can be applied either directly to the appliance or wrapped around the appliance cable as required. In subsequent testing, identification barcodes […]