Buyers Guide - Which Company Should Carry Out Your PAT Testing?

As you know, the company is actually carrying out the tests in order IEE Guidelines

Some companies offer only pass or fail and can not really do proper testing. Ask if the company provides the numerical results for each test and if the software can be installed.

Are companies accredited by an external body such as NICEIC or ECA?

Not only does this ensure that the company adheres to strict procedures for the investigation butalso that the external organization, the company will visit to verify the quality of their work. Again, this is a guarantee from the organization system in the case of poor workmanship or the company will be assisted in the administration.

Did the engineers are City & Guilds 2377?

Make sure you ask for copies of their certificates. C & G 2377 in the nation recognized qualification for PAT Testing.

Have you asked for references?

Always ask for referenceswhose activities and make sure you contact us.

Do they charge extra for the work hours?

Just place in an office environment testing of hours in an effective way to reduce business interruption during the testing phase will be.

Meet the company with the latest Heath & Safety Regulations?

Ask them about their health & safety plan, risk assessments and method statements. Ask questions about this, so that they understand theDocuments and how to reduce the risk to control the course of work at your place and they simply have not downloaded documents from the Internet.

Do you have proof of insurance?

Ask about the most recent examples of employers and public responsibility and make sure that the cover is sufficient.

How do they pay their engineers?

Ask if they paid per piece, or are they a salary. If they pay per item they will take the time to be looking for the more difficult items, or they are"make up" items that do not exist.

How far are they collected?

Prices for the review are generally different from EUR 1.00 to EUR 2.00 per item so quotes can vary depending on how many items you have and the environment they are in respect of companies with less than a pound because they may not be in compliance with the IEE guidelines.