Maintaining electrical safety in the workplace is a legal responsibility for every business. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) forms a vital part of ensuring your electrical equipment remains safe, functional and compliant with UK legislation.
Lawson Electrical provides professional PAT testing services across Cornwall for commercial and industrial premises. Our work supports compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. Whether you operate an office, retail space, warehouse or industrial facility, we help you meet your legal obligations while protecting your staff and business operations.
Portable Appliance Testing involves the routine inspection and electrical testing of equipment connected to the mains supply via a plug. Over time, appliances can become damaged, misused or internally faulty, creating risks of electric shock or fire.
PAT testing typically covers items such as:
Computers, monitors and office equipment
Kettles, kitchen appliances and break room equipment
Extension leads and power strips
Industrial tools and portable machinery
Our qualified engineers carry out formal visual inspections to identify signs of wear, damage or misuse. We then conduct electrical testing using calibrated test equipment to assess insulation resistance, polarity and earth continuity.
Regular PAT testing demonstrates that your business is taking reasonable steps to maintain electrical safety, which is often required during audits, inspections or insurance reviews.
We provide a comprehensive PAT testing service designed to minimise disruption and maximise compliance.
Testing of all plug-in electrical equipment
Free replacement of faulty plugs or blown fuses where possible
Clear labelling of each appliance with pass or fail status
Detailed PAT testing report for your compliance records
All appliances must be unplugged for testing. To avoid interrupting your operations, Lawson Electrical offers flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments. Our out-of-hours service ensures testing can be completed efficiently without affecting productivity.
Businesses are legally required to ensure electrical equipment is maintained in a safe condition. PAT testing supports compliance with workplace safety legislation and demonstrates due diligence in protecting employees and visitors.
As a NICEIC Approved Contractor, Lawson Electrical carries out PAT testing to recognised professional standards. Our certification provides reassurance that testing is performed competently and in line with current regulations.
Upon completion, you will receive a comprehensive report outlining all tested equipment, results and recommended actions where necessary. This documentation provides essential evidence for insurers, landlords and regulatory inspections.
We understand that downtime can impact productivity. Our flexible scheduling and efficient testing procedures ensure your workplace remains operational while maintaining full compliance.
Required support for Health & Safety compliance
NICEIC Approved Contractor status
Flexible out-of-hours service available
Clear labelling and full reporting
Experienced commercial and industrial electricians
Minimal disruption to your workplace
Trusted service across Cornwall
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