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PAT Testing – What failures should you be looking for in your workplace?
Every employer has a duty of care to their employees to provide a safe working environment. Health and Safety legislation states that all electrical equipment in an office or workspace needs to be PAT tested to ensure it is safe. With so many appliances in all...
Do you know the requirements for emergency lighting testing?
Emergency lighting is lighting that operates in the event of a mains power failure, often as the result of a fire or power cut. The sudden darkness that can occur as a result of a mains power failure could lead to panic and physical danger for the occupants of a...
How does having a poor power factor affect my energy costs?
Energy costs are rising rapidly. These extra costs will affect businesses finances significantly, eating into profits. Now more than ever it is important to be running all your electrical equipment in the most cost effective manner.. Power factor is the measure of how...
How we carry out fire hydrant testing
Fire Hydrants are a vital tool in fire safety so it is vital they are working correctly. Maintenance of fire hydrants on private land is the responsibility of the owner of the site. Commercial properties such as retail parks, warehouses and hotels are likely to have...
Five Reasons Why You Need to Service your Power Factor Correction Equipment
All electrical equipment, irrespective of the quality of design and manufacture, doesn’t last forever. Wear is inevitable and regular servicing and maintenance are required to maintain reliability and maximise service life. Servicing is particularly important for...
Everything you need to know about EV home charging
Electric Vehicles are growing in popularity. With people more aware of their carbon footprint, owning an electric car is a good way to help cut emissions. A major consideration with any Electric Vehicle (EV) is charging. You need to be able to charge your vehicle...
The Importance of Effective Asset Management
Why Asset Management Matters Most companies have an asset management register, but many fail to maintain accurate records of physical assets. Transfers, disposals, and updates often go undocumented, leading to significant inaccuracies over time. Without a robust...
Everything you need to know about air quality in the workplace
Good air quality in your workplace is important. Sine the pandemic everyone is more aware of the spread of viruses and the important of providing a work environment with good ventilation and air flow. Employees and members of the public visiting workplaces want the...
How to carry out simple visual checks on your electrical equipment
Electrical equipment is all around us, whether in our workplace as employees or employers, as students in student accommodation or just visitors to a premises. It is important that this equipment is safe for us to use and be near. Would you know how to check your...
Do you understand the UK fire safety laws?
Fire Safety law in the UK applies to any place (though there are a few exceptions, including domestic premises). They exist to help reduce the risk of fire and ensure the safety of people from harm cause by fire. It is vital that every business and building owner...
6 Fire Safety Tips for the Workplace
Fire safety must be taken seriously by every business. Keeping your staff and customers safe is a top priority. You may think that a fire won’t happen to you but don’t take that chance. If a fire occurs on your premises employees and the public could be harmed and...
Review Of The Year 2024
2024 has been a busy year at Equiptest! The team has been hard at work ensuring all of our clients are safe, compliant, and informed. All areas of work have been on the rise this year; our expertise and quality customer service has aided our growth and we are thankful...
