PAT Testing for Industrial Sites in the North East

Industrial environments present a higher electrical risk than most workplaces. Equipment is moved frequently, and exposed to harsh conditions that increase the likelihood of damage.

As a site manager, contractor or duty holder, you are legally responsible for ensuring electrical equipment is safe for use. Regular PAT testing is a key part of demonstrating compliance and reducing the risk of injury, fire or enforcement action.

PAT testing supports compliance with:

• Electricity at Work Regulations
• Health & Safety at Work Act
• HSE site inspections
• CDM Regulations (where applicable)
• Insurer and contractor requirements

✔ Visual inspection of tools, leads and equipment
✔ Electrical safety testing where required
✔ Testing of 110v, 230v and 400v equipment
✔ Clear pass / fail labelling with unique ID numbers
✔ Fully itemised digital PAT Testing Certificate (PDF)
✔ Same-day reports available where required
✔ Practical advice on site safety and retest periods

We regularly test:

• 110v site tools and transformers
• Extension leads and reel systems
• Welders and fixed workshop equipment
• Portable lighting and heaters
• Industrial machinery (portable elements)

Industrial and construction equipment often uses commando plugs (110v, 230v and 400v), which require specialist testing equipment and additional inspection time.

We carry the correct adaptors and tools to safely test these systems and identify issues such as:

• Damaged connectors
• Incorrect wiring
• Unsafe repairs
• Excessive wear

Minor repairs are included where possible. If full plug replacement is required, we’ll quote before carrying out any work.

Where required for site induction, audits or inspections, we can often issue same-day digital PAT Testing Certificates, subject to availability.

Certificates are emailed as PDFs and are suitable for:

• Principal contractors
• Site managers
• Health & safety audits
• Insurers and compliance teams

For new clients, payment is required before same-day certificates are issued.

✔ Experienced in high-risk environments
✔ Qualified, insured engineers
✔ Enhanced DBS checked staff
✔ CHAS accredited & PATTA members
✔ Clear documentation accepted on-site
✔ Free minor repairs included

We work with:

• Construction companies
• Contractors and subcontractors
• Manufacturing and industrial sites
• Workshops and depots

Pricing is based on the number and type of items tested. Due to the nature of industrial equipment, we may quote per item, hourly or day rates depending on the job.

All pricing is agreed upfront with no surprise charges.

Request a fixed quote for your workplace

Is PAT testing required on construction sites?
Electrical equipment must be safe for use. PAT testing is the recognised way to demonstrate compliance on-site.

How often should construction tools be tested?
Due to higher risk, many site tools are tested every 3 months. We’ll advise based on usage and conditions.

Do you test commando plugs and transformers?
Yes — we regularly test 110v, 230v and 400v systems.

PAT testing is farily inobtrusive, and when we work together minimal disruption is guarenteed. We do need to turn equipment off and unplug it to test it but the process is quite quick, so not much downtime. We do repairs as we come across them, so you don’t need to worry about delays due to faults, and every test produces results that are recorded into a fully compliant report which documents every device tested, maintenance and the device location in your premises.

You are legally required to maintain safe electrical equipment for continued use and to prevent danger occuring. In the event of an accident occuring, for an investigation you need to provide evidence that your devices were safe, and that you have done everything you can to ensure this. Regular Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) finds faults and fixes them, ensuring dangers are prevented, and the accompanying report ensures your compliance.

PAT testing should be repeated as often as is necessary to prevent danger occuring. A risk assessment is a good way to work out the risks, which help to determine appropriate frequency. We can also guide you based on our vast experience. Typically, site managers opt for annual PAT tests. With DRA PAT Testing we put you in our reminder system, so when tests are due again we contact you to arrange a retest date.

Assuming you purchased the new appliances from a reputable source, they do not usually require PAT testing immediately, and should be ok to wait until your next scheduled test assuming that is within 12 months of purchase. We do however recommend that the device be visually inspected before use. However, if you are in doubt at all, get it tested, for peace of mind.