Portable Appliance TestingElectric shock can kill or seriously injure. This is one of the hazards that electrical safety legislation is intended to protect against. There are numerous Regulations in place (not only the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, but also The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and several others!). These Regulations are not always easy to understand or to implement.
Simply put, legislation puts a duty of care on the employer and the employee to ensure the safety of all persons at the work premises. Electrical equipment is required to be properly maintained in order to prevent danger. Inspections are therefore necessary and testing may also be required. Using the latest equipment, and using fully qualified personnel, ardent will carry out all of the testing on your portable appliances in accordance with the latest legislation. This will go some way to fulfilling your obligations under any legislation. |
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