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All You Need to Know About PAT Testing Computers
When PAT testing offices and retail environments, it is highly likely that you will be PAT testing computers and other PC-type devices. As computers and other IT equipment are electrical devices, they must be PAT tested; however, there are crucial rules and safety...

How to Identify PAT Testing Classes | PAT Testing Made Easy
Without proper care, maintenance and regular reviews, electronic equipment can pose a real threat. Over time, the efficiency and condition of electrical equipment will decrease: think of it as wear and tear, in simpler terms. Because of this, it is crucial to conduct...

What Happens if an Appliance Fails a PAT Test?
A tried and trusted method of evaluating the integrity of electrical devices, the PAT testing procedure will deliver a verdict of a pass or fail on devices. Whilst receiving a pass will confirm that a particular appliance is adequate for continued service, what...

Who can PAT test? | What do PAT Testers do?
Who Can PAT Test Electrical Equipment and What Do PAT Testers Do? According to the Health and Safety legal requirements, it’s the business owner’s legal responsibility to make sure that all portable electrical equipment is regularly inspected and maintained in a safe...

Portable Appliances Testing (PAT) Guide | PAT Testing Guide
PAT Testing 101: Beginner’s Guide to Portable Appliances Testing (PAT) If you are an employer, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) testing is the perfect solution for ensuring that all electrical equipment at work is technically sound and safe to use. With electrical...

Emergency Light Testing | FREE Monthly Test Sheet Download
Emergency Light Testing 101 (with FREE Test Sheet) All fire safety equipment on your premises must be checked regularly to make sure that it works correctly and emergency lighting is no exception. Emergency light testing should be carried out monthly and the lights...

Fire Alarm Servicing: When, Who, How?
Fire Alarm Servicing: How often should you service your fire alarm? Every workplace must have an adequate number of fire alarms installed to match the needs of the premises and keep everyone safe in case of a fire. If you are the owner of a business, to be able to...

The Fire Extinguisher Life Span & How to Extend It
How long is the fire extinguisher life span & how to extend it? The fire extinguisher life span isn’t a topic that most regular people would need to know about but if you’ve found yourself in charge of the fire safety of a building, you definitely should. As a...

Fire Safety Training for Employees | How to do it right
Staff fire safety training for employees Any business owner in the UK is legally required (as per The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005) to provide sufficient information about the fire safety procedures to their staff and to do that you need to organise...

Why is my smoke detector beeping, chirping or sounding off?
If your smoke detector is beeping or your fire alarm is sounding off without any obvious cause, it can be quite frustrating and in some cases, it could indicate an underlying issue with the equipment, which could be a potential fire safety hazard. So, what causes this...