Archive for August, 2007
Pat Testing Companies – Sharp Practices Uncovered
Thursday, August 30th, 2007
Unfortunately there are unscrupulous companies who carry out Portable Appliance Testing, and use less than honest practices. As we find these practices we will bring them to light.
Per test price – some companies have in the past charged per “test” not per appliance, you see a charge of 50p per test and [...]
Electrical Hazards – Descriptions & Effects
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
The following effects can be caused by a faulty electrical appliance, thorough PAT (Portable Appliance) Testing can negate these effects. However there can be no replacement for a thorough understanding of the effects by the user themself. The user is the first line of defence against injury.
Personal Injury
(i) Electric Shock
Electric shock [...]
PAT Testing Company Goes From Strength to Strength
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
Hawkesworth Appliance Testing has just gained an internationally recognised quality standard, ISO9001:2000 was awarded in August, after months of continual improvement, it was felt the time was right to gain ISO, the result a Pass first time. It is the latest in a string of achievements for the UK’s largest dedicated Portable Appliance [...]