PAT TESTING FOR OFFICES

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

Reputable businesses will implement a programme of planned inspection and testing of appliances to meet the above criteria.  Highland Appliance Testing 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, including all IT equipment, in your establishment is fully maintained, PAT tested and in good repair.  As a business the safety of your employees, customers and visitors is largely in your control and you have a duty of care to prevent any harm coming to any party.

Portable appliance testing is a major contributor to ensuring 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 arising from fire, injury or death could reduce payment, delay payment or even refuse to settle a claim involving an unsafe appliance which has not been tested.

In the event of an injury or death proprietors, managers 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 Act and the Health and Safety (Offence) Act 2009.

It is the management's responsibility to prove compliance

Please feel free to contact us for any further information or advice or if you should have any questions.

Telephone:  01599 511367

Mobile:  07597 212673

Email:  sales@highlandtestingltd.co.uk

CONTACT US TODAY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOU, YOUR STAFF, YOUR CUSTOMERS AND VISITORS