IT Equipment Portable Appliance Testing in Smethwick
Welcome to Duotech Electronics If you are involved in the running of the business, chances are you will have heard of PAT testing. There is no escaping the health and safety regulations in the UK that instruct all businesses, no matter how large or small, to ensure that their staff are free from harm at all times, and PAT testing is one way to meet said regulations concerning portable electrical appliances. We are a friendly, professional and highly skilled firm of electrical contractors, based in Smethwick. We provide a complete range of electrical services to meet your home or business needs, throughout East Midlands and the West Midlands. PAT testing is used to test and ensure portable electrical appliances are safe for you to use. Office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers and other devices should be tested regularly to ensure that they are not dangerous to use due to damage or age. PAT testing for IT equipment is essential in ensuring that you reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury due to electric hazards. In order to adhere to regulations, you should have all IT equipment and other devices that are deemed portable appliances tested regularly. PAT testing must be carried out by a properly trained person for IT equipment and other portable devices. PAT testing IT equipment should be done at least every 12 months. The easiest time to perform testing is when offices or shops are closed as there are fewer people present and shutting down equipment will not cause an issue with business operations. PAT testing computers and other IT equipment begins with a visual inspection where a competent person will look over the equipment to check for risk issues. Portable appliances should be tested at least once every 12 months although this depends on the amount of use. Fixed appliances such as larger photocopiers and other equipment can often be tested less frequently. It is the business owners' decision to have computers and other equipment tested, although legislation strongly encourages this action. All employers, landlords and anyone who is self-employed should attempt to have PAT testing done for IT equipment and other portable appliances on a regular basis as part of their routine maintenance. Adhering to regulations is only one reason to have IT equipment tested for electrical safety. In the UK alone, many people are injured and/or killed each year due to handling electrical equipment that is not safe. Ensuring the safety of your business, employees, customers and yourself is the best reason to ensure that all of your IT equipment is deemed safe for use by proper PAT testing. Call us today for a free noobligation quote www.duotechelectronics.co.uk