SRT PAT were recently asked to carry out Portable Appliance Safety Testing at a children's foster care home in Derby. The owner of the business contacted us as PAT testing was a requirement of their Ofsted inspection. We were able to visit the care home at a weekend, when the children were to be out, this meant that we were able to gain full access to every room without disturbing or interrupting the residents. The job took around an hour and a half to complete and all electrical appliances...

Ensuring the safety of electrical appliances is crucial in any environment, whether at home, in the office, or in commercial settings. Faulty appliances can cause serious hazards such as electric shocks, fires, or equipment damage. This blog post will guide you through the essentials of appliance safety checks, helping you understand why they matter, how to perform them, and when they should be done. Why Appliance Safety Checks Are Important Appliance safety checks are designed to identify...

You have a legal duty of care to ensure that your business activities are carried out safely. It is essential to provide a safe working...