Did you know that around 12,000 fires in the UK are started by damaged or misused electrical appliances;

 

The lack of maintenance and inappropriate handling of this equipment by unqualified personnel are also reasons fires occur.

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It is a good idea to ensure you check your appliances for signs or wear and tear, such a loose or frayed wiring. Have a professional electrician service any faulty equipment.

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PAT Testing (portable appliance testing) should also be undertaken annually to ensure all your electrical equipment is in good working order.

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Check your appliances for any signs of defect, such as loose or frayed wiring – replace or have a professional electrician service any faulty equipment immediately. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) should also be undertaken annually to ensure that all your electrical equipment is in good working order.

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It is recommended by the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 that electrical safety testing (PAT) and visual inspection of all mains-powered electrical portable appliances and associated cables, chargers, transformers and plugs should take place at appropriate intervals. Items tested should carry the appropriate test labels to identify those that may not have been tested and the next test date.

 

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