Understanding Your Fixed Wiring Report
Your Fixed Wiring Report can be confusing so we take a look in more detail and explain the different sections. Fixed Installation Testing or Periodic Inspection and Testing forms an important part of any Health and Safety system. The Health & Safety Executive recommend that in order to comply with the current BS7671 Wiring Regulations […]
Are You Doing Your PAT Testing In-House and What Are the Legal Requirements?
PAT Testing is not an obligation but the law requires businesses to maintain appliances to ensure safety. PAT Testing (or Portable Appliance Testing) is not an obligation. The law however requires businesses to maintain appliances to ensure safety of all in the workplace. These tests should be carried out by a ‘competent person’ who can […]
School Bans Birthday Cakes As They Might Be Dangerous for Children
A school in the UK has banned birthday cakes amid Health and Safety concerns. A school in the UK has banned birthday cakes amid Health and Safety concerns. Teachers say allergy sufferers could be in danger and it’s not worth the risk. Staff at Norbreck Primary Academy in Blackpool have complained that they no longer […]
How Has Electrical Testing Changed in 20 Years?
Technology has seen the world change dramatically in 20 years and Intersafe have seen changes to their industry. Technology has seen the world change dramatically in the last 20 years, who would have thought in 1995 that today we would be paying for our weekly shop by contactless card? Electrical Testing specialists, Intersafe, have seen […]
How Has Amendment 3 to the 17th Edition Changed Your Use of RCD’s?
Amendment 3 to the 17th Edition was published in January 2015, and it has changed the way you use RCD’s. The 17th Edition is used to achieve compliance with the relevant parts of the statutory Electricity at Work Regulations. It sets the standard for electrical installations in the UK. Amendment 3 was published in January […]
What Are the Legal Requirements for Periodic Inspection and Testing and is it a Requirement of my Insurance Company?
Electrical installations deteriorate over time therefore Periodic Inspection and Testing is important for safety. Every electrical installation deteriorates over time and to ensure the safety of users it is important that the electrics of your building are tested at appropriate intervals. Not only does this ensure the safety of your employees and visitors, it also […]
Are Your Cable Colours Correct?
You might be familiar with the three-phase cable colours of red, white and blue but this has all changed. You might be familiar with the three-phase cable colours of red, yellow and blue but this has all changed with the implementation of Amendment No 2 to BS 7671:2001 (the IEE Wiring Regulations). The Amendment specified […]
Top 10 Worst Health and Safety Myths
The HSE has helped make Britain one of the safest places in the world to work, we check out the top 10 H&S myths. The HSE has helped make Britain one of the safest places in the world to work, saving thousands of lives, preventing many more injuries at work and reducing the economic and […]
Get Rid Of Risk In Your Hotel
Common questions about Electrical Testing in hotels. As a Chief Engineer it is your responsibility to ensure that your hotel is comfortable, safe and efficient. Electrical Testing is an important part of this remit. Here are some of the common questions that come up when it comes to PAT Testing and Periodic Testing in hotels. […]
Why Is It Good To Use A Local Electrical Testing Contractor?
Hampshire based, Intersafe, are specialists in PAT Testing, Periodic Testing and Thermal Imaging. As a local company based in Eastleigh, Intersafe understand the importance of carrying out work with as little disruption to you as possible. And based just up the road, they can work around you at times that suit, whether it’s during the […]