New Operations Manager joins Intersafe
Intersafe announces the appointment of Colin Lang as Operations Manager. Colin joins Intersafe at an exciting time, following a number of contract wins in large, complex customers such as Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Huhtamaki, the University of Winchester and the Four Seasons Hotel, Hampshire. Colin brings over 9 years’ experience within the electrical testing sector, […]
Intersafe Excels in Complex Testing Environments
2017 has been a strong growth year for Intersafe, the specialist electrical testing contractor, especially within complex testing environments. Here we review how a flexible approach has benefitted many of our clients Intersafe are committed to offering delivering a flexible approach to electrical testing, providing a bespoke service well suited to complex environments where extra […]
PAT Testing: What is your legal responsibility?
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) – three words that every Facilities Manager will be very familiar with. But what is your legal responsibility? The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 is the legislation which places legal implications on employers to ensure the safe use of electricity in the workplace. The regulations dictate that all portable equipment must […]
How To Prevent an Electrical Fire
With rising global temperatures and many parts of the UK bathing in the hot weather. It is important to remember that rising heat in your business can easily lead to severe damage of equipment or worst still, a fire. Preventing a fire early on is easier than dealing with it at the time. The best […]
BS 7671 18th Edition: How to have your say
Ahead of the release of the 18th Edition of BS 7671 next year, you can have your say before the initial release you can have your say about what should be in it. The document is available now for comment and review before the new edition is published. Each edition is created for the benefit […]
Risk Assessment: Taking a Risk Based Approach to PAT Testing
Risk assessment – two words that a Facilities Manager may hear often but members of staff might recoil in fear or apathy! But what if they knew these two words were the key to the age old question, how often should PAT testing be carried out? With advances in technology and updates to the Code […]
Will Brexit affect electrical testing standards and regulations in the UK?
As we head to the polls in the general election 2017 it seems like just yesterday we were choosing a future for the UK. We completed our ballot papers to vote on one of the biggest referendums in our generation, Brexit. And on the morning of the 24th June 2016 it was announced that 51.9% […]
Intersafe Launch New Responsive Website with Live Chat
Intersafe, the electrical testing specialists, launch new sector specific and responsive website including Live Chat. The new site includes sector landing pages to provide specialist information and showcase their experience across a broad range of sectors. Got a question about Electrical Testing? Speak to the team In over 20 years of business safeguarding organisations, Intersafe, […]
Do You Need to PAT Test PC Leads Separately?
A question we are asked on a regular basis and a very important one. PC leads must be PAT tested separately as a matter of safety. Got a question about PAT Testing? Speak to the team Most IT equipment now comes with detachable IEC leads or “kettle” leads as they are commonly called. There has […]
Top Safety Accreditation for Intersafe
Essential Electrical Testing specialist, Intersafe has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety. Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors. Intersafe is principally involved in the electrical testing sector, specialising in Fixed Wire […]