PAT TESTING FOR EMPLOYERS

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Regulation 4(2) states:  "As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practical, such danger."

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 also states that all employers have a legal duty to provide safe plant and office equipment.

Reputable businesses will implement a programme of planned inspection and testing of appliances to meet the above criteria.  Highland Appliance Testing Ltd will work with your business to ensure these criteria are met at all times.

These compliance checks are in place to ensure that all equipment used in the workplace is fully maintained, tested an in good repair.  As a business, the safety of your employees, visitors and customers is largely in your control and you have a duty to prevent any harm coming to any party.

Employers therefore need to regularly test and maintain all electrical equipment as they may become unsafe over time.  Portable appliance testing is a major contributor to ensure safety at all times and will enable your business to comply with the legal criteria.  Failure to implement a programme of regular appliance testing can lead to serious consequences as well as affecting your right to claim on insurance policies.

Insurance companies assume that you meet the above criteria and in the event of a claim involving fire, injury or death could delay payment, reduce paymento even refuse to settle a claim involving an unsafe appliance which has not been tested. 

In the event of an injury or death employers and/or supervisors could be prosecuted and fined up to £20000 in a Sheriff Court.  Should indictment in a High Court follow, there could be an unlimited fine and/or up to two years imprisonment for failing to comply with the above Acts and the Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2009.

It is the employer's responsibility to prove compliance.

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