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Frequently asked questions

How quickly can I get a Free Quote?

In under a minute - please telephone. There are no hidden costs.

How quickly can I get my Report?

EuroTest will get your Report completed and to you quickly. For us that is not difficult because we are first and foremost electricians plus we are professionals, providing a UK-wide service. There are no hidden costs and no unnecessary delays.

How important is inspection and testing?

The law demands that electrical systems used at work are safe. It clearly places the responsibility for this on employers and employees as designated duty holders. You could find yourself in court over matters you did not realise you have responsibilities.

Who will be held responsible for my appliance testing?

The regulations make clear that employers and the self-employed are liable for the correct use and maintenance of all portable appliances at the workplace. This includes those accountable for the management of offices, factories, shops, hospitals, hotels and all buildings used by the public.

Companies involved in manufacture, repair, hire or resale of electrical appliances are also legally responsible for the safety of items they supply and consequently also require portable electrical testing.

Which premises are covered for portable appliance testing?

All premises which are accessible to your employees and any member of the public are covered by the regulations.

Which portable electrical appliances must be inspected and tested?

Any portable electrical appliance which can be carried from place to place between periods of use and is connected to a power supply via a plug connected to a flexible cable is subject to testing. All portable appliances must be inspected and tested during their working life.

Who should inspect and test portable appliances?

Someone who can make judgments at the appropriate levels of electrical appliance testing, understands the operating principles of each portable appliance and has adequate knowledge of the relevant safety standards.

Can I do it myself?

Electrical inspection and testing is a specialist subject. It is not a core task for most companies and generates no income, therefore it is generally regarded as a cost liability. You will also have to consider emergency lighting systems and fire alarms.

A competent qualified electrician, already on the payroll, who understands the operating principles of each portable appliance and has adequate knowledge of the relevant safety standards, can perform electrical inspection, testing and produce the certificates. You will need to consider that the time away from core business activity by your staff could be serious and overwhelming. Your staff will always have day-to-day work priorities to focus on which may compromise their Electricity at Work Regulations responsibilities. That would potentially cause time-slips, overspending and your duty holder responsibility will remain internal.

How can I best contain costs?

Allow your own staff to concentrate precisely on their own distinct duties and obtain the benefits of engaging the resources of a quality specialist consultant with extensive knowledge and experience such as EuroTest. As well as saving you time, you will externalise the management of the legal duty holder responsibility.

The operational needs, procedures and specific safety issues of your industry will be understood and protected throughout by our on-site management of the inspectors, and with EuroTest's UK-wide operational capabilities the planning and human resource deployment is removed from you.

We have a duty to make safe any very dangerous faults or defects we detect, but EuroTest have no vested interest in making repairs or in undertaking installation work, therefore you can use your own suitably qualified staff or engage sub-contractors as necessary to follow through.

What about keeping records?

Keeping records up to date is as important as inspection and testing. EuroTest provide an excellent database management service which will save you the problems of storage, time and investment necessary to produce them yourself. If you operate in a multi-site environment this is particularly important for you. We can produce your printed records or by any other means you wish including the Internet.

Do EuroTest employees carry ID?

All our employees carry company ID and we will discuss with your own security department any additional requirements. Our staff are given instruction on our own Code of Conduct which includes dress appropriate to the location and, of course, safety training.

I have a technical question?

We will be pleased to answer any enquiries, just let us know - NO HIDDEN COSTS with EuroTest!

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