PAT Testing

PAT - Portable Appliance Testing -

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is an important part of any Health & Safety Policy.

The Health & Safety Executive states that 25% of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances. The Electricity at Work Regulations place a legal responsibility on employers, employees and self-employed persons to comply with the provisions of the regulations and take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that no danger results from the use of such equipment. This in effect requires the implementation of a systematic and regular program of maintenance, inspection and testing.

The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) places such an obligation in the following circumstances:

• - Where appliances are used by employees.
• - Where the public may use appliances in establishments, e.g. hospitals, schools, hotels and shops.
• - Where appliances are supplied or hired.
• - Where appliances are repaired or serviced.
• 1^st Reaction Security are specialists in the field of Portable Appliance Testing. We provide a fast, reliable and professional service at competitive prices to all sizes of companies and organisations both public and private.
• 1^st Reaction Security is a government inspected body under the Security Industry ACS Scheme. Our engineers have been screened under the Police ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) policy, in addition to holding an Enhanced CRB Certificate (Criminal Records Bureau) giving you peace of mind to allow access to your site by our engineers.