In the winter your business buildings get colder. It is an unfortunate fact that your central heating system is more likely to break down during the cold months than in the summer, simply because it is used more. The temptation is to relieve the cold using portable heaters; however, you need to be aware that any portable electrical appliances used on business premises needs to be certified as complying with Health and Safety Executive standards on appliance testing known as PAT.
Electrical PAT testing is not expensive and if you contract the right PAT testing company then it can all be done on your premises. When the appliance testing is done, each electrical appliance is given a certificate that shows it has been passed as safe. As 25% of work accidents involve electrical appliances then the regulations are sensible. It is also sensible to get your portable electric heaters tested and certified before you need to use them. If your workplace gets to cold then you may end up in the position where you have to close and send staff home; that is far more costly than making sure everything is OK to use.
Don’t forget it is all portable electrical appliances that need to be certified not just heaters. For your PAT testing services take a look at PAT-Pro at http://www.pat-pro.co.uk/this is an excellent company with highly qualified staff who are quick and efficient. Get safe, get PAT tested.
