All of our Portable appliance testing engineers conform to the code of practise as set out by the Institute of electrical engineers. They undergo continuous in house assessment and training to make sure that they are fully compliant with the testing regulations and procedures.

What the testing consists of.

Portable Appliance Testing includes a series of inspections and electrical tests on each item. These tests vary depending on the class of the item.

A visual inspection is carried out to check for faults /damage to the:

• Plug Casing- (cracked or scorch marked)
• Damage to the flex of the appliance. (Cracked or cut)
• The wiring of the plug is checked to ensure correct and secure termination
• The fuse rating of the plug is checked.

Once these Visual tests have been carried out. A number of Electrical tests are performed depending on the class of the equipment.

• Insulation test. • Earth bond test. • Earth continuity test. • Touch leakage test. • Leakage test. • Polarity test

Appliance testing results are then stored onto our testing equipment and the electrical item marked accordingly with a pass or fail label.

What to do if your appliance fails a test.

In most circumstances an appliance that has failed a test, is easily repaired on site by one of our engineers. Most faults occur during the visual inspection, and can usually be rectified by replacing the Plug or flex. All repairs of this nature are free of charge as are all replacement plugs, fuses, and leads.

If the item is unrepairable, we will remove the plug from the appliance immediately . This ensures that the item is not accidently plugged into the mains electricity board . We will notify you of any items that are beyond repair.

The testing Engineer will then return to our central office and download all of the test results from your site. These are then compiled into a report and returned to you in bound paper format, for you to store in your Health and safety file. We hold copies of all test results on our database for a minimum period of 10 years . Duplicates can be provided if necessary. This is the end of your Portable appliance Testing. You will now be compliant with the electricity at work Regulations .