Contact

 

Barry Sherwood

Sherwood Electrical Testing

25 Pennine Road

Bromsgrove B61 0TA

 

Tel: 01527 833964

Mob: 07748595956

Email: info@sherwoodelectricaltesting.co.uk

 

 

 

About Us

All test engineers working for or on behalf of Sherwood Electrical Testing have many years of extensive experience in the portable appliance testing field, they are City & Guilds qualified and all work in accordance with the IEE Code of Practice for the In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment, this is the industry standard for all appliance testing engineers.

 

The engineers are friendly, helpful and discreet & every effort is made to minimise disruption to clients and their customers, for this reason if required, all work can be undertaken ‘out of hours’ at no extra cost.

 

Once the testing at the clients premises has been completed, the test results and certificate are compiled and saved in electronic format & upon receipt of payment the completed files are emailed to the client in PDF, this practice reduces impact on the environment.

 

The client still has the option to print the documents themselves if they wish, but we believe this is now an unnecessary waste of paper & electronic storage is now a reliable and approved practice.

 

We also, always retain copies of all test results in the event a client loses or requires further copies.

 

Mission Statement

It is the aim of Sherwood Electrical Testing (also referred to as S.E.T in following paragraphs) to improve safety in the workplace for all. Sherwood Electrical Testing is committed to offering the highest levels of customer service possible within Portable Appliance Testing and the field of electrical Health and Safety in the workplace, while at the same time aiming to offer the best value for money.

S.E.T will continue to aim for simplicity, accuracy and clarity.

S.E.T is dedicated to satisfying it's customers requirements the first time and every time through excellence in its technology and service.

 

Method Statement

1) Client Liaison:

The appointed test engineer shall make himself known to the person responsible for Health & Safety at the testing premises. The engineer will liase with this person or the person nominated as the site contact in all matters of testing with regard to the schedule of testing on the premises, times appropriate for shutdown of equipment etc. and advise this person of any appliances that fail testing.

2) Guidelines for Testing:

Testing will be carried out under the IEE's Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing. This testing includes all electrical equipment of the following types (as detailed in the IEE Code of Practice): portable appliances, stationary equipment/appliances, fixed appliances, appliances/equipment for building in, IT equipment and extension leads.

3) Inspection:

a) Flex - the flex will be inspected for any damage ensuring it is free from cuts, fraying or stress.

b) Plug - the plugtop will be opened to ensure that the flexible cable is secure in its anchor point and is correctly wired, that the fuse is of the correct rating for the appliance and it is free from any sign of overheating and in good physical condition.

c) The Appliance - the appliance will be inspected to ensure it is in good working order, ensuring that it switches on and off properly and the casing or cabinet has no damage that could result in access to live parts.

4) Testing

a) Polarity Test (only carried out on extension cables/reels and supply leads (iec).

b) Earth Continuity Test (not carried out on Class II appliances that have no earth)

c) Insulation Resistance Test

d) Operational Test (if possible)

e) Earth Leakage Test (if Operational Test carried out)

f) Tests on computers are "soft tests" of 200mA on earth continuity. No operational tests are carried out on computer CPU's.

5) Labelling:

a) A label will be attached to each appliance that passes testing with the Appliance ID and "Retest Due" date.

b) Appliances that fail testing will be labelled with a red FAILED DO NOT USE and the plug will be cable tied in such a manner that it cannot be used, the responsible person on site will also be informed.

6) Documentation:

a) Appliance Register - A complete register of all equipment tested, full details of all test results for appliances that passed testing.

b) Appliances that failed testing will be noted in red showing details of the reason for fail and recommendations.

c) Display Certificate - A certificate for display in staff room, notice board or reception to advise that the appliances on the premises have been tested for electrical safety.