 | PROMOTION AND SUPPORT | | | | | The Association of Professional Appliance Testing ... | Posted by Andrew Mitchell on 15/12/2011 @ 20:52 |
FTS safety are pleased to be supporting the development of the Association for Professional Appliance Testing which is the only association dedicated to the promotion and support of professional appliance testing ...
 this is probably one of the most terrifying things I've ever seen in a plug!
It's always interesting to get feedback from people who work in organisations large and small who have a need for the services of a professional PAT Tester, so the Association would love to hear your thoughts and questions.
Do you understand the legislation and your legal requirements?
How often do you get your equipment PAT tested? Are you happy with the service your PAT testing company provided? Did they find anything you didn't expect? Did they explain the dangers of what they found? How did you make initial contact your PAT Tester? Are there any suggestions you could make to improve services?
The reason we PAT Test is shown in the image above which may not have been found unless every plug and fuse was checked. Unfortunately some unapproved companies fail to check the fuses to speed up the certification process for busy clients.
This week I found a hand blender in an industrial kitchen which had a 13amp fuse in it, but unless you understand the relevance of the ratings then the appliance should only have a 3amp fuse in. These common mistakes are highly dangerous!
Remember that FTS Safety Solutions are a professional, approved testing company that can help and advise on your testing needs. Call us on +44 (0) 800 118 2040 or visit our website to find out more.
So until next time, stay safe and have a Merry Christmas!
Until next time ... 
ANDREW MITCHELL
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 | FTS SAFETY SOLUTIONS I have been electrical safety testing for over eight years and have worked for various police forces, small and large business clients even the Royal Household and more recently the Forensic Science Services and the Fire Service.
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