How to avoid electrical faults in your school
Electrical faults in any building are dangerous and disruptive, but in schools, the consequences can be more severe. With a large number of children and young adults in one place, the impact of a severe electrical fault can be tragic.
PAT Testing in Schools: Who is Responsible?
Portable appliance testing (PAT) is not just something that should be carried in business premises; legal requirements decree that electrical appliances must also be maintained in schools.
Who is responsible for PAT in your industrial workplace?
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the process of inspecting portable electronic equipment for safety. This should be carried out by a qualified individual to provide evidence that electrical appliances and any equipment in your workplace are safe to use. Who is responsible for PAT testing in the workplace? While PAT testing is not mandatory by […]
How to Meet Electrical Safety Standards in Your Hotel with Minimal Disruption
It is vital to keep on top of electrical testing in your hotel to ensure you comply with legal requirements and prioritise the safety of your guests and staff. Fixed wire testing (EICR) and PAT testing should be carried out regularly, but it can be challenging to arrange testing without disrupting the day-to-day operations of […]
Bespoke 5-Star Service for Hotels
Here at Intersafe, we offer a bespoke 5-star service to all our clients, but we also have a huge number of clients who are certified 5-star luxury hotels. Our clients include some of the best 5-star hotels in London Here at Intersafe, we offer a bespoke 5-star service to all our clients, but we also […]
How to Avoid Electrical Faults in the Workplace
While many work environments are considered to be low risk in terms of electrical hazards caused by faults, this does not negate the need to implement a routine of regular checks and maintenance work. If ignored, the likelihood of an injury caused by electrical faults will significantly increase and could result in costly compensation pay […]
What is PAT Testing and Why Do I Need it?
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the examination of electrical appliances to ensure they are fit for purpose and do not pose a safety risk. The process of Portable Appliance Testing involves two stages: visual and physical examination. Visual inspection is of high importance when deciding if the equipment is suitable for use as some electrical faults cannot […]
Top 4 Measures for Electrical Safety in the Hospitality Industry
In the hospitality industry, two key safety issues have been identified by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that risk causing serious and even fatal injuries to both staff and customers: electrical faults and fire hazards. Businesses in the hospitality industry often operate large-scale electrical systems, which are subject to a number of faults including wear and tear, corrosion, and […]
Is PAT Testing a legal requirement?
A question we are frequently asked is “Is PAT testing a legal requirement?”. The Legal Requirements There are a number of requirements and regulations which all organisations must conform to including the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974, Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989, Provision and Use of Work Equipment regulations of 1998 […]
Intersafe Promised…And Delivered. A PAT Testing case study
A PAT testing case study from one of the largest motoring research and development centres in Europe. Cranfield Motoring R&D Centre recently appointed Intersafe to conduct their Portable Appliance Testing (PAT testing). The Bedfordshire based site houses over 1200 people involved in Design & Development, Purchasing, Production Engineering & QA functions for a range of cars manufactured […]