We can provide a variety of Specialist Inspection Services through our Specialist Partner Bureau Veritas. These services include, but are not limited to, electrical inspection and testing, emergency lighting explosive atmospheres and dangerous substances, fire risk assessments, portable appliance testing and thermographic inspections. Please note, Specialist Partner services are available at an additional cost.
Electrical Inspection and Testing
Bureau Veritas can support you with achieving and maintaining compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and BS7671 (18th edition wiring regulations). Businesses have a responsibility to protect both people and property from electric shocks, fires, arcing and explosions.
Services
Fixed wire electrical inspection and testing
Production of single line distribution network drawings, distribution board schedules and labelling equipment
Electrical management systems / schemes
Electrical safety audits
Lightning protection inspection and testing
Explosive atmosphere (ATEX/DSEAR) inspections
EV charging point inspections
Duty holder training
Benefits
Formulating, planning and delivering risk management processes to help ensure your project is safe, compliant and as cost effective as possible
Emergency Lighting
Bureau Veritas can support you with testing and the inspection of your emergency lighting to ensure compliance with BS 5266, which comprises of identifying the types of lights installed, the test duration, the correct signage and the quantity and placement of each light.
Services
Inspection of current installations
Testing installations for compliance with required standards and current regulations
Benefits
Can help with compliance with all relevant regulations
Can help maintain a safer workplace
Can help to gain early identification of faults or issues which may affect the safety or reliability of emergency lighting.
Explosive Atmospheres and Dangerous Substances (ATEX services)
Bureau Veritas can support you in achieving and maintaining compliance with the EU's ATEX Directive for explosive atmospheres (ATEX).
Services
Equipment classification audit
Selecting suitable equipment and protective systems
Implementing control measures
Carrying out ATEX inspections
Benefits
Compliance with the ATEX Directive and other applicable legislation
Adherence to best practice and external expectations
Clear demonstration of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) management
Consistent documentation aligned to corporate standards
A consistent ATEX compliance strategy across multiple sites
Improved resource and financial management for maintenance
3rd party assurance of ATEX compliance at your site
Electrical Equipment Testing
Bureau Veritas can support you with electrical equipment testing. The safety of electrical systems and equipment is governed by the Electricity at Work Regulations and Health and Safety Executive guidance HSG 107 which state that portable electric appliances must be maintained as often as every week, dependent on circumstances. Electrical appliances deteriorate over time due to wear and tear, mechanical damage, overheating, environment and inadequate maintenance.
Services
Inspection, testing and consulting of your electrical equipment appliances.
Benefits
Can help achieve compliance with all relevant regulations
Can help maintain a safer workplace
Can help gain early identification of faults or issues which may affect the safety or reliability of appliances
Thermographic Inspections
Bureau Veritas can support you with thermographic inspections. Electrical system failures such as the failure of electrical insulation, terminals and related components can lead to fires, excessive power usage, increased maintenance costs and expensive unscheduled outages which can pose a risk to employees. If serious failure occurs, people could be exposed to live electrical circuits.
This non-intrusive technology sees faults that the human eye cannot see with distribution boards, control panels, electric motors and any component using electricity without the need to turn the power off.
Services
Thermographic inspections
Thermographic imaging equipment training
Use of anti collision drones incorporating thermal imaging for internal inspections in hard to access areas
Benefits
Identifies electrical and physical defects before costly unscheduled outages
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