Reduce risk and maintain compliance with our specialist risk management services.
We’re proud to be a leading provider of complete life cycle risk management solutions. From ensuring asset safety and legal compliance with our thorough engineering inspections to driving operational efficiency with our specialist non-destructive testing services, (and much more in between), we’re proud of the long-lasting partnerships we have formed with our customers over the last 160 years, based on the value of our solutions.
PAT Testing Services
Don’t let faulty equipment put your people and business at risk
As part of our HSE compliant PAT testing service, our engineers will never leave a potentially dangerous electrical appliance at your site without informing the site contact, duty holder, or appropriate person.
Keeping our customers safe with our expert PAT Testing service
While making sure your electrical installations are kept in top working order, don’t neglect your portable appliances.
Why? – It’s simple. Your portable appliances have just as much power to be safety hazards to you and your people.
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained in a safe condition. While Portable Appliance Testing is not a legal requirement, it is highly recommended to maintain the safety of both your staff and visitors.
To help keep our customers and their portable appliances safe, our engineers are equipped with the very best Apollo testers, which can store up to 50,000 assets, 2,000 visual inspection images and rapidly transfer data, making the entire process thorough and efficient. We go the extra mile for our customers, marking each appliance with a pass or fail label (in accordance with the 5th Edition Code of Practice), which means you’ll always know which appliance needs further inspections.
How we carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
- Examination: Prior to testing, our engineer will conduct a visual examination of the appliance in question, checking the following:
- Plug casings, including cover removal
- Correct fuse rating and wiring
- Terminals and connections
- Bare wires
- Indications of overheating, such as discolouration. We will then test the appliance, performing an earth continuity, insulation resistance, and functional test to highlight any anomalies.
- Results: The appliance will then be labelled with a pass or fail sticker as appropriate, with the result reflected in your final report.At BES Group, we’re here as your trusted advisor to keep you, and your people, safe. This means that our engineers will never leave a potentially dangerous electrical appliance on location without informing the Site Contact or appropriate person so that remedial action can be carried out.
Key benefits our carry out PAT Testing
Reduce Risk
PAT Testing reduces the risk of an appliance catching fire.
Save money
PAT Testing can save you money in the long term, by reducing the chance of costly accidents taking place
Stay compliant
Our specialist engineers carry out risk appropriate testing to help you comply with UK regulations
Protect your finance
Regular testing in line with UK safety regulations helps make sure your insurance company is happy
Keep Your People Safe
Electrical injury is one of the most common causes of workplace accidents. Testing your appliances regularly helps to keep staff and visitors safe
Reduce Risk
PAT Testing reduces the risk of an appliance catching fire.
Save money
PAT Testing can save you money in the long term, by reducing the chance of costly accidents taking place
Stay compliant
Our specialist engineers carry out risk appropriate testing to help you comply with UK regulations
Protect your finance
Regular testing in line with UK safety regulations helps make sure your insurance company is happy
Keep Your People Safe
Electrical injury is one of the most common causes of workplace accidents. Testing your appliances regularly helps to keep staff and visitors safe
Don't wait for accidents to happen, protect your people with regular PAT testing
Schedule your PAT Test today Schedule your PAT Test today Schedule your PAT Test todayFAQs
Do I need portable appliance testing?
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Everyday use of portable appliances causes wear and damage to leads, plugs and the main appliance. If unnoticed and unfixed, this may lead to an electric shock or even the breakout of a fire.
The primary aim of PAT testing is to protect individuals from shock or burns that can occur because of faults or defects. Undertaking Portable Appliance Testing as part of an overall maintenance schedule is a highly effective way to achieve this goal while maintaining the safety of your occupants.
Do I need to have all my portable appliances tested annually?
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There is no specified timescale in which appliances must be tested, and it’s highly dependent on each individual item. For instance, a power tool being used daily will require more frequent testing than a hardly used television in a hotel room.
Who can test my appliances?
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Your PAT tester must be competent to perform both a visual and physical test of the appliances. Specialist equipment and training will be needed to make sure appliances are tested accurately and effectively, and it’s vital the tester can interpret the results.
What equipment needs PAT Testing?
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Some common types of equipment that need PAT testing include:
- Electrical equipment, including power tools, hand tools, and other electrical equipment that is used for work purposes.
- IT equipment, such as computers, laptops, printers, and other electrical equipment that is used for office purposes.
- Lighting equipment like lamps, light fittings, and other electrical equipment that is used for lighting purposes.
- Kitchen equipment, for example appliances such as ovens, microwaves, and refrigerators.
- Medical equipment, which includes appliances such as defibrillators, infusion pumps, and other electrical equipment that is used for medical purposes.
Essentially, any portable equipment needs regular Portable Appliance Testing
What are the risks of not PAT testing?
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The risks of not PAT testing electrical equipment can be serious for you and your team, with just some of the repercussions including:
- Electrical fires: can be caused by faulty electrical equipment. If a piece of electrical equipment isn’t PAT tested, faults or issues could be missed, leading to hazards like electrical fires.
- Electrical shocks: can be caused by faulty electrical equipment. If electrical equipment is not PAT tested, it could be dangerous for you and your people to use.
- Injuries: faulty electrical equipment can also cause other injuries, such as burns, cuts, and bruises for the people who use them.
- Downtime: if electrical equipment is not PAT tested, it might be not fit to use, leading to downtime in your operations, leading to disrupted operations and a loss in income.
- Legal liability: if someone is injured or killed due to faulty electrical equipment, the organisation or workplace that owns the equipment could be held legally liable, resulting in costly legal fees and damages.
Hear what our customers have to say
We care about the journey we take our customers on, but it’s not our word you should be taking, see what our customers think of the service we provided!
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BES Group Electrical have been one of our main contractors for EICRs since 2020, and more recently for Portable and Fixed Appliance testing. At Sanctuary Group, one of the largest Housing Associations in the UK, with sites located across England and Scotland, our aim is to ensure our compliances are up to date in a timely fashion. BES Group have not disappointed. Communication is positive, quick, professional and with clarity.
I would highly recommend them as a contractor, communication and understanding of the work requested is integral to my position within National Compliance. The team at BES Group Electrical are a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Chris, and all at BES Group Electrical.
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Charlotte Hampton
National Compliance Administration Officer
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The BES inspectors are way more technically competent and diligent compared to other providers. I previously used Allianz, and BES definitely stands out due to their strong technical competence and strong back office support.
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Customer
Project Operations Manager
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BES is a really disruptive force in the market, they are able to provide a variety of necessary services to their customers and none of the other big players are able to provide that breadth of services.
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Did you know...
80%
reduction in the risk of electrical fires could be achieved by having regular PAT Testing carried out, according to the HSE.
£5,000
in fines could be issued by the HSE for non-compliancy with PAT testing.
19%
of workplace fires in 2022/21 were caused by electrical incidents, according to the HSE.
Why choose us
No Disruption
Our expert electrical engineers will carry out all the necessary inspections on your portable equipment, with minimal disruption to your daily operations.
Simple Reporting
With our cloud based Securview portal, you’ll be able to access your reports quickly, helping to keep you on top of schedule.
Your Information in One Place
Our specialist software creates a detailed asset register, helping your finance team to quantify assets and your compliance manager to maintain a testing schedule while logging depreciation.
Nationwide Services
Our team of specialist electrical engineers are spread across the UK and are 100% responsible to customer needs. So, no matter where your site is located, we'll be there for you.
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