PAT Testing News
Job Opportunities
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Due to continued expansion the following Job Opportunities have arisen:-
15 x Field Based Engineers - We have requirements fifteen field engineers to carry out Portable Appliance Testing, these opportunities are available throughout the United Kingdom, Scotland & Wales
For further details regarding these opportunities please enclose a current cv to :- richard@hawktest.co.uk
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 […]
NICEIC Approval latest in a string of achievements
Thursday, April 10th, 2008
Hawkesworth Appliance Testing have just been awarded Registration to the NICEIC. The NICEIC now recognise Portable Appliance Testing as an industry sector in it’s own right.
All registered contractors are subject to periodic assessments. The purpose of these assessments is to check the business is maintaining its technical standards and is continuing to comply […]
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 […]
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 […]