In this modern new world of technology all business's and homes are full of electrical gadgets, from the mobile phone charger, the kettle in the kitchen to our personal computers. It all gets a little frightening to know just how dangerous these electrical items can be to our everyday lives if they are not taken care of or checked for safety regularly.

Plug Check Ltd. can reliably test your entire electrical system, make any immediate local repairs and forewarn you of any dangers you should be aware of. Having your home or workplace PAT Tested can substantially reduce the level of electrical dangers surrounding your everyday life and of those around you.

With all the 'ins and outs' of the Health & Safety laws, including the 1989 Electrical at Work Regulations breathing down the necks of Companies and Home Owners who rent out properties (for example), then this becomes an important issue. This could lead you to be unsure of the legal technicalities you may have at hand when attention to electrical safety has been held at low regard.

Where to start and who to contact you may ask! Then your search for advice will be one of success if you contact Plug Check Ltd.

Plug Check Ltd are fully qualified specialists in all aspects of electrical safety, who can advise you through any problems you may have and will act as an Independent Inspection and Testing company giving a totally impartial overview of the condition of your electrical system. We keep full records of each piece of equipment with it's unique number and full description for future reference.

A full 'STATUS REPORT' will be sent to you indicating what equipment has passed or failed and when it is due for re-testing. Should we locate any failures we can avoid extra work by carrying out minor repairs as we find them, e.g. replace a plug, fuse or cable repairs.

Following a major repair we will issue a 'Re-test Certificate Following Repair' report. We will also notify you when re-testing is imminent.

Contact Mick Gough to supply you with your own Read only version of the Shire Safety 1st Xpress Program. A detailed report of all your test results is offered to you in a variety of different formats offered to you in a variety of different formats from Shire Safety 1st Xpress Software to Excel Spread sheets format.

Plug Check Ltd keep records on when and where your Electrical Safety Checks had taken place and performed.



Portable Appliance Testing Explained
The 'Inspection and Testing of In-Service Electrical equipment' (usually referred to as Portable Appliance Testing or PAT), was introduced so companies and organisations can comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) 1989.

The EAWR requires electrical systems to be maintained in a condition so as not to cause danger. Other legislation of specific relevance to electrical maintenance The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Workplace (health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

What equipment needs to be tested? The regulations cover all items of in-service electrical equipment, this includes all moveable items connected to the mains supply by 13A BS1363 plugs, BS EN60309-2 industrial plugs or hard wired via a fused connection unit.

The requirements are based on principles of risk assessment and reasonable practicability. The frequency of inspection and testing required will vary depending on the type of appliance, its location and its use.

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) publish advice and guidelines. Testing can help you develop an inspection and testing schedule.

How can we help?
We can ensure that your organisation complies with the regulations. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

Electrical Safety
Each year around 1000 accidents happen in the work place, involving electricity, due to shocks or burns that are reported to the Health & Safety Executive. Around 30 of these are fatal!

Fire Safety
Portable electrical appliances in poor condition are a major cause of fires both at work and at home. It has been reported that over 2,500 people are killed or injured as a result of electrical fires every year!


CONTACT US
Plug Check Ltd
Lawlor House
Cawley Hatch
The Pinnacles
Harlow
Essex
CM19 5AN

T: 01279 418560
F: 01279 419140
E: mick@plugcheck.com

Director Mike Gough Mobile: 07841 923245