Employers News

Pat Testing - Major Boost to Health & Safety Show

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Hawkesworth Appliance Testing will be exhibiting their Pat Testing services at this years Health & Safety Expo show. The venue Birmingham NEC 13th to 15th May. Hawkesworth Appliance Testing will be the only dedicated Pat Testing company to exhibit at the show. The show provides a good opportunity for existing and prospective […]

Recent Legal Ruling Sets A Precedent

Monday, February 18th, 2008

A recent ruling at the Court of Appeal on the criminal liability of directors will have implications for company directors,as well as those enforcing health and safety law. Michael Atkins from HSE’s Legal Adviser’ Office explains:”We were prosecuting a company director over the death of a six-year-old. Before the trial defence lawyers wanted […]

Additional fines set to face Company Directors

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Launching the new guidelines, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission Judith Hackett, stressed the importance of boardroom engagement with the issue. She said ” To improve our safety record we need strong and committed leadership that focuses on the real causes of harm in the workplace”
In addition to fines under the Corporate Manslaughter […]

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 […]