PAT testing for landlords | Everything you should know
Ensuring electrical appliances are PAT tested is essential if you are a business owner or a landlord. One of the many responsibilities that comes with owning a building or a house is the need to keep all of the electrical items within said building or house up to date with all the safety regulations. The […]
What is a PAT test certificate?
PAT testing is the best way to ensure electrical safety in a building. Whether you are a landlord with a small domestic property which you rent out to a tenant, or you own a large building used by businesses for work, it is your responsibility to make sure all the electrical appliances within the building […]
What happens if an appliance fails a PAT test?
Whether you work in an industry that requires the use of big machines and computers, or you have an office job that just requires a laptop, chances are you are going to need to use electrical appliances. With modern appliances come certain dangers and hazards. Electrical appliances, whether it be the computer you use every […]
How to manage dental unit waterlines
Dental unit waterlines are the main supply centre for power, whether that be electrical, air or water-based, and they are integral for the functioning of different dental treatments. Usually, for dental treatments, there is a mixture of high air pressure and water which mix to help with dental treatments. However, when these two things combine, […]
How much does PAT testing cost?
How much does PAT testing cost? Is it worth the price? What are my options? PAT testing is an integral part of risk assessment testing, and PAT testing services are the only valuable way to identify potential fire and electric shock hazards. The cost of PAT testing can vary from residential to commercial use, so […]
How long does a PAT test certificate last?
The risk of electricity is one of the most dangerous aspects of many industries, workplaces, and homes. Yet, the importance of electrical safety is often underestimated. Numerous avoidable mishaps, such as fires, have occurred as a result of electrical problems. Electrical accidents can occur when operating devices at any voltage, but the danger of serious […]
Can You Get Legionella From a Shower? Understanding How Legionella Bacteria Spreads in Bathrooms
For many years, Legionnaires’ disease has remained a major public health concern. Despite increased vigilance and regular checks of water system components for disease control and prevention, outbreaks of illness caused by Legionella bacteria are still reported annually, sometimes tragically resulting in fatalities. In the UK, the primary source of contracting Legionnaires’ disease is through […]
Can you get Legionella from drinking water?
Water is a source of vitality and drinking enough of it daily is important for our health. Drinking water not only prevents dehydration, but also conditions that lead to unclear thinking, mood swings, it also stops our body from overheating, and keeps away constipation and kidney stones. This liquid is a staple of healthy living […]
What is Legionnaires’ disease?
Legionellosis refers to a group of diseases caused by Legionella bacteria, including the most severe Legionnaires’ disease and the less dangerous Pontiac fever. Everyone is susceptible to Legionnaires’ disease, which is a potentially lethal form of pneumonia. The risk increases significantly with age but some people are more vulnerable: People over 45 years of age […]
How to manage Legionella in hot and cold water systems
Legionella bacteria can be found in a variety of water sources. In nature its presence in numbers is limited. However, Legionella is virulent and poses a threat to people when it finds a poorly maintained or managed water system. Controlling Legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems is critical if people are to be […]
