Electricity is dangerous. Every time you boil a kettle or switch on a plug, there’s a risk of electrical burns, shocks, and even fatal injuries. Of course, these incidents are…

Landlords have the legal obligation to ensure that their properties are safe. This duty applies to anyone who owns a property they let out on a long or short-term basis.…

Electrical safety signs are commonly seen in UK workplaces. Similar to other warning signs, they’re used to alert people to electrical hazards, so they can act accordingly. And they’re required…

Portable appliance testing (PAT) is widely accepted as the best way to ensure electrical devices are safe. But the cost of external testing may leave you wondering, ‘Can I PAT…

Have you ever wondered what those little labels attached to electrical equipment in the office, branded with ‘tested’ followed by a date, are for? That label signifies that a piece…

Portable electrical appliances can be significant fire and health hazards if they’re not in good working order. Regular portable appliance testing, also referred to as PAT,  will ensure that your…

Portable appliance testing (PAT testing) is widely accepted as best practice in most industries. It’s a simple way for employers to ensure workplace electrical equipment is safe and maintained in…

You don’t have to be a certified electrician to perform PAT testing. But don’t rush off and buy your own machine yet. Because the law states that PAT tests can…

Imagine you’re on your way to the airport. Suddenly, your stomach drops. Did you lock the front door? Of course, you did. Or did you? No. You definitely did. But what…

For any workplace, a well-prepared risk assessment saves time, stress and, potentially, lives. But if you’re reading a health and safety blog, you probably know this already. This guide looks specifically…