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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...
What are the key benefits of thermal imaging surveys?
We have always understood the value of thermal imaging surveys to our clients. It is an amazing tool to help identify issues and protect buildings and equipment from harmful power surges. So, what are the top benefits to your business of utilising this technology? No...
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR’s) in 2024 – What All Landlords Need To Know
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on 1st June 2020. As we near the end of 2024 a large number of these five yearly reports will be due for renewal in 2025. If you have a rental property now is the...
Why you need lightning protection throughout the year
We all think of lightning as being a mainstay of the Summer months. Hot humid days followed by stormy nights. In Autumn storms are still prevalent and can damage buildings and endanger lives. It is vital that you protect your property. What are the effects of...
Why it is important to service and maintain your air circuit breakers
Air circuit breakers are a vital layer of protection against overcurrent’s and short circuits, breaking the circuit if there is a fault. They are there to ensure that your electrical systems stay stable and reliable. Therefore, it's important that your air circuit...
Is your office microwave safe?
Most offices and workplaces have a microwave in their staff kitchen that gets daily use. Unlike a microwave in someone’s home, it is likely that a workplace microwave is not well looked after. Most people use it and then walk away. No one wants to clean up the food...
All you need to know about Smoke Vent Maintenance
Smoke ventilation systems are there to protect people and property, making them a vital part of a buildings fire safety strategy. Also known as smoke control systems or automatic opening vents (AOVs) their design varies but their job is the same, to vent smoke, fumes...
Fire Extinguisher Servicing – What you need to know
Having fire extinguishers in your building is a vital part of fire safety so they need to be looked after. Fire extinguishers need regular maintenance to ensure they are working efficiently and can be used effectively in an emergency. If you are the individual...
Gas boiler servicing – Your questions answered
Introducing our new gas boiler servicing offering. Regular maintenance of your gas boiler is not just a recommendation, it's a necessity to ensure the safety, efficiency, and longevity of your home's heating system. An annual service by a qualified Gas Safe engineer...
Everything you need to know about fire door inspections
Fire door inspections are a critical element of any fire safety strategy, and should never be overlooked. These inspections are not just a regulatory requirement; they are an important practice to ensure that in the event of a fire, the spread is contained, and...
PAT Testing for residential Landlords – What you need to know
PAT stands for portable appliance testing and refers to the testing of electrical appliances that are not fixed in any one place, to make sure they are safe to use. PAT testing is one of the many things to consider as a landlord in the UK. What checks should a...
