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LATEST ARTICLES
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Understanding Electrical Symbols in the Office
As one of Ireland’s leading providers of PAT testing, PIR testing and other electrical services, we are dedicated to prioritising the safety and well-being of people by ensuring that t [...]
Pharmaceutical PAT Testing
Like other industries in Ireland, pharmaceutical companies are required to conduct regular PAT testing to meet health and safety regulations which demonstrate compliance with The Safet [...]
Electrical Safety Test – Pass with Flying Colours
Electrical safety tests are essential to ensure that electrical installations and appliances are safe, functional and fully compliant with workplace or residential regulations. In this [...]
PAT Testing for Large Offices Ireland
PAT Testing is critical when it comes to office safety. With all those computers, monitors, printers etc there is a security burden on all office managers to ensure there offices are s [...]
Electrical Thermal Imaging Inspection Report
Thermal imaging surveys (or thermographic surveys) are particularly useful and practical for identifying risks and maintaining the safety of electrical systems and appliances. Using no [...]
Thermal Imaging Uses – What Is Thermal Imaging Used For
Electrical thermal imaging (thermography) is a non-obtrusive testing service which aides in electrical maintenance and provides precise solutions for hazards. Thermal testing is conduc [...]
PAT Testing for Construction Sites
With complex and diverse environments at building and construction sites it is crucial to maintain regular PAT testing for all devices to meet health and safety regulations, maintain s [...]
Unsung Hero – 2024 Irish Electrical Awards
We are delighted to announce that the Director of The PAT Group, Felim Mac Críosta, was presented with the Unsung Hero Award at the 2024 Irish Electrical Awards, an annual event which [...]
PAT & PIR Testing for Hotels
It is important to emphasise that PAT and PIR testing is required and essential for residential businesses like hotels, B&Bs and hostels throughout Ireland. If you are considering havi [...]
Electrical Panel Safety
For the maintenance and safety of your electrical systems, it is crucial to consider electrical panel safety have it periodically inspected as installations and wiring can deteriorate [...]
Thermal Imaging Drone – The Eye in the Sky
As part of our broader electrical services, we are proud to be one of the first companies in Ireland to have a thermal imaging drone to provide greater customer support for large area [...]
Electrical Safety Consultants – Decades of Experience in the Irish Market
The PAT group has decades of professional and collective experience as electrical safety consultants in Ireland. The PAT group’s electrical safety consulting provides a holistic approa [...]
(PIRs) Electrical Test Certificate – More Than Just a Piece of Paper
In the effort to protect your business or residential spaces from electrical hazards, periodic inspections of fixed wire testing (PIRs) are required every five years to inspect, mainta [...]
The Importance of Electrical PAT Testing: Keep Your Business Compliant
By law in Ireland, businesses are required to test their portable appliances at a minimum of once per year. While most appliances only require annual testing, others may require less o [...]
Fixed Wire Testing – Guide for Irish Businesses
In this post we'll explain what fixed wire testing is and why as an Irish business you have to ensure that you complete the tests regularly. We'll also outline the some of the benefits [...]
HSE Portable Appliance Testing
In this post we'll discuss the nuances for HSE Portable Appliance Testing compared to doing PAT testing for a business (can check the PAT Testing FAQ for Business here). We'll also out [...]
PAT Testing FAQ for Irish Businesses
In this post we'll discuss what PAT testing entails for Irish businesses and answer the most common questions about it. With over 30 years experience in providing electrical services, [...]
Christmas Electrical Safety
Christmas Electrical Safety Christmas Trees That center piece of the Christmas decoration can be a huge fire hazard. We for once actually recommend buying fake in this case for Chris [...]
Renting To The Council – The Electrical Requirements
Renting to the council can involve what seems like an endless list of tasks to get everything in order. One thing that doesn’t have to be complicated is electrical safety tests. We hav [...]
Portable Appliance Safety Failure – Cineworld Fined €10,000
Cinema chain Cineworld has been fined €10,997 and ordered to pay €2978 in costs following a hearing in Court this week. 2 members of staff suffered electric shocks from a faulty portab [...]
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