Ensure your hire equipment is safe and compliant with Expo Hire's PAT testing and Gas Safe checks. We prioritize your safety with rigorous inspections.
Ensure your hire equipment is safe and compliant with Expo Hire's PAT testing and Gas Safe checks. We prioritize your safety with rigorous inspections.
Expo Hire prioritises your event's safety and success. Before any equipment leaves our premises, we conduct thorough checks to confirm it is safe and in full working order. Our gas catering equipment undergoes regular testing by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and all our electrical equipment is subject to Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). This post explains what these essential checks involve.
PAT stands for Portable Appliance Testing. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 mandates that all electrical systems, including appliances, are maintained to prevent danger. While these regulations do not specifically demand inspections, they do require evidence of routine maintenance for all portable and plug-in equipment. This means we must demonstrate that we take proactive steps to keep your hired electrical items safe.
Our warehouse team routinely inspects all electrical hire equipment. They use a specialised PAT tester to check each appliance. The equipment plugs into the tester, which verifies it has a proper earth connection and correct electrical insulation. Any identified issues are repaired before the item is made available for hire. Once an appliance passes its PAT test, a sticker is affixed to the plug, clearly showing the date of the last inspection. This ensures you know the equipment has been checked within the required timeframe.
While we maintain rigorous testing procedures, it is still important for you to check the cable from the plug to the appliance itself upon delivery. Damage can occasionally occur during transit, even if the item passed all checks at our warehouse. If you are using a generator rather than mains power for your event, please ask for the generator's PAT testing certification as well. This provides an extra layer of assurance for your power supply.
When electrical hire equipment is delivered to your event location, take a few moments to perform these checks before signing for the delivery. This quick inspection helps identify any issues that may have arisen during transit.
Any concerns you have about the condition of the equipment should be raised at the point of delivery. This allows us to promptly replace the item or resolve the issue before your event begins. Raising concerns at collection is too late for us to rectify the situation effectively.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) equipment requires regular testing and certification by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Expo Hire adheres to these strict requirements. Our gas catering equipment is tested accordingly, and certification can be supplied on request once stock has been allocated to your specific order. This ensures you have documented proof of the equipment's safety.
A Gas Safe engineer meticulously checks that the equipment is functioning correctly. They verify there are no gas leaks and that all connections meet the required safety standards. Incorrectly working gas appliances pose significant risks. They can not only leak flammable gas but also lead to the build-up of poisonous gases, including carbon monoxide, which is odourless and deadly. For example, our commercial catering equipment hire, such as ovens and hobs, are all subject to these rigorous checks.
When using gas barbecue hire or other LPG appliances, take care when attaching the equipment to the gas cylinder. Always use a spanner to tighten connections securely. This prevents leaks and ensures a safe gas supply for your event. Never use excessive force, and always ensure the regulator is correctly fitted to the cylinder valve before turning on the gas.
Your event's safety is our top priority. By adhering to these stringent testing protocols for both electrical and gas equipment, Expo Hire provides you with peace of mind. You can focus on your event, confident that the equipment you hire from us is safe, reliable, and compliant with all necessary regulations.
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