What's It All About?

Portable Appliance Testing consist of various tests conducted under controlled passing of volts in to appliances to ascertain and gain readings on Earth bond continuity and insulation levels. This paired with an initial Visual inspection plus optional Flash testing and load test will give the engineer the ability to advise that an appliance is safe to operate or if actions are required.

We aim to deliver the highest level of service at an affordable price to ensure safety of staff and customers in line with the different working regulations. We pride ourselves on articulate planning with maximum flexibility to ensure no disruption to your business while we carry out our essential work. Ally Clark(AWC Services Ltd)

Need PAT Tested?

Unsure if your office/home etc electrics meet health and safety regulations?

What We Provide

Visual Inspection

This is where 70% of all faults are determined, damaged plugs, nicks in wire, bare wire core, scald marks, broken switched and casing. These are the main signs that an engineer is looking for. Once an appliance has been visually inspected it can be readied for electrical testing only is suitable (passed visual)

Class 2 Appliance (no Earth)

This is simply an insulation test. Under the same controlled test where volts are transferred into the appliance and readings are taken to measure protection from insulation. These appliances most commonly include lamps, fans etc. On sensitive class 2 equipment lower Voltage is transferred to the appliance to ensure the safety of the appliance.

Class 1 Appliance (earth present)

There are 2 test which need to be carried out here, Earth Bond Continuity and Insulation. Earth Bond will ascertain whether the Earth connection from plug to appliance still has its full integrity. Insulation test will run Specific volts into appliance measuring whether the insulation provide is suitable.

Visual Inspection Only

In some circumstances it is necessary to carry out a visual inspection. This would be advised by the engineer and discussed with the customer. Examples of this would be server equipment in offices.

What Laws Do You Need To Be Aware Of?

You need to be aware of the following regulations if you are a Council,Multisite,Hotel,Landlord/Letting Agency,Small Business,Trade Workers etc

Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

This places a duty of care to ensure the safety of everyone using the work premises on both the employer and the employee. This includes anyone who is self employed. READ MORE…

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

This includes most risks resulting from using electrical equipment used by workers at work and ensures that it is maintained in a state of good repair and efficient working order. READ MORE…

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

This places a responsibility for employers to carry out a suitable assessment of the risks to health and safety of his/her employees to which they are exposed whilst they are at work and the risks to health and safety of people not in his/her employment in connection with the business. READ MORE…

Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999

This ensures that employers make a proper assessment of the health and safety risks faced by employees whilst at work as well as risks of others, not in their employment, but affected by work done by them or their employees. READ MORE…

The Electrical Equipment (Safety) regulations 1994

If a landlord provides any electrical appliances as part of a tenancy, the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations requires that person to ensure that the appliances are safe when first supplied READ MORE…

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Business Details

AWC Services (Aberdeen) Ltd
3 Dunvegan Place
Ellon
Aberdeenshire
AB41 9TF

  • Email:aclark@awcservices.co.uk
  • Phone:07508 916883