In many cases emergency lighting is often seen as a fit and
forget product.
With over 35 years in the Electrical & Electronic industry I have all the
necessary expertise to design and install emergency lighting systems and can
provide your organisation with a regular maintenance and testing service, so
that your emergency lighting complies with the BS 5266-1.
Issues certification
for the 6 month and annual test as outlined in BS 5266-1. The standard
gives information and guidance on the categories of emergency lighting
systems and their suitability for premises with different types of occupants.
The standard also includes characteristics of emergency lighting systems
and the lighting levels that are required to deliver are also covered
by BS EN 50172 and BS EN 1838, respectively.
Collate all results from the test, together with any remedial work that is required. The test results are entered into the emergency lighting logbook. If any remedial work is required then a quotation will be raised and forwarded to the client for instruction. It should also be noted that to benefit the life of the batteries they should be fully discharged every year (self contained units). However we can if required test more frequently.
To summarize the benefits of using Malco’s for emergency lighting are as follows:
As a Test Engineer I can provide Testing and Inspection of electrical installations as an essential part of ensuring compliance with the requirements of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (BS7671).
Most electrical installations suffer damage and deterioration or alteration throughout their operational life, therefore electrical inspection and testing will be essential to confirm the safe operation of the installed installation.
The criterion for the test and inspection to take place is usually dictated by companies assessing their Health and Safety policy. As it is a requirement of the Health and Safety At Work Regulations that electrical systems installed in places of work comply with the requirements of The Electricity At Work Regulations 1989, more companies are introducing people and procedures to ensure that the company, where reasonably practicable, introduce a Proactive Maintenance Programme and thus create a safe working environment.
Most electrical installations are designed and constructed to a very high standard. But once the installation is in operation and under the control of the owner problems can occur due to the following:
a. on a change of ownership of the premises
b. on a change of use of the premises
c. after alterations or additions to the original installation
d. because of any significant change in the electrical loading of the installation
e. Where there is reason to believe that damage may have been caused to the installation.
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 places legal responsibility of the owner the electrical installation to prevent electrical accidents. The regulations call for all electrical systems and apparatus which are, or may be, attached to the electrical installation, to be maintained in a safe condition so that individual users may be protected from electrical shock or fire hazards.
Regulation 4(2) of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that all systems and apparatus are maintained to prevent danger. It is essential to decide when maintenance is necessary to prevent danger. This means that all electrical systems should be certified every 5 years, however most clients require 100% visual examination and a 20% test of their installation every year.
Why test?
Increasingly the insurance industry is requiring that PAT Testing
is carried out prior to the renewal of the insurance policy.
This is because over 1000 work place accidents involving electric
shock are reported to The Health & Safety Executive each
year, many of which are fatal! Most of the reported accidents
involve portable appliances
The Electricity at Work Regulations place a legal responsibility on employers and self employed persons to take reasonable practical steps to ensure no danger results from the use of any electrical appliances. This requires the introduction of a systematic and regular programmed schedule of maintenance, inspection and testing. The Safety at Work Act places such an obligation in the following conditions:-
The level of inspection and testing required is dependant upon the risk of the appliance becoming faulty. which is dependant upon the type of appliance and the environment in which it is used? PAT Testing forms an important part of the Safety at Work Act (1974).
My Portable Appliance Test Policies
The detail of an appropriate Test Policy will be agreed with the customer
prior to the commencement of a test programme, consistent with the Code
of Practice recommendations.
All of our work is carried to current lEE Regulations, Health & Safety standards, & The Electricity at Work Act, the Company is fully insured for liability. The test is inclusive of minor repairs and retests and includes the following.
Added Value - Socket Testing
We can if required check a customer’s socket outlets, particularly
their earthing integrity, whilst testing the appliances. Performing these
two tasks concurrently is worthwhile and is very cost effective.
Our Technology
Our modern computerized testers are capable of testing all equipment,
from computers to industrial machines. Using the Fluke 1635 Multifunction
Tester for the 16th Edition Testing and the Fluke/Robin SmartPAT 5500
for testing of portable equipment, along with support test equipment
for measuring current, analysing the mains supply.
Looking to the future to develop my business from small office installations to prestigious award winning buildings, have been supporting domestic, commercial and industrial sectors locally.
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