PTH SERVICES is another part of my self employed business, specialising in Garden Maintenance for the elderly and infirm and P.A.T testing for Entertainers.

I qualified to carry out P.A.T testing in 2010 and have the latest 'safe' testing equipment, which is essential when testing musical equipment with the latest electronic circuitry. My testing equipment is calibrated yearly and I carry Public Liability Insurance.

I offer a mobile service. I come to you at a pre-arranged appointment time suitable to both parties. Prices start from as little as £20 for up to 10 items. This covers my time travelling, testing and issuing the necessary paperwork and certificate.

YOU MAY THINK YOUR EQUIPMENT IS SAFE TO USE. THIS IS WHAT I FOUND ON ONE OF MY RECENT TESTS!

 

 

 

You can email me: PTHSERVICES@BLUEYONDER.CO.UK for a quote. Please include your post code, or you can contact me on 07958 330558.

Here follows some information you may find useful in deciding whether or not you should have your equipment regularly tested,

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING P.A.T TESTING FOR MUSICIANS/ENTERTAINERS

 

 

Q: Why should I get my gear PAT tested?
A1: It is often a condition of contract set by agents and venues for bands, musicians and entertainers.
A2: It gives you peace of mind that your equipment is safe to use - the test itself checks (amongst other things) that the earth is sound and that the equipment/leads are properly insulated and therefore, safe to use.
A3: You'll look the part, professional musicians simply have to have their gear PAT tested so if you turn up to a gig with your certificates and PAT labelled gear everyone can see that you're a pro. Additionally you can be confident that the venue cannot block you from playing, which is a more and more common occurrence.

Q: Am I breaking the law if I play a gig using gear that is not PAT tested?
A: NO - PAT testing as such is NOT a legal requirement. However, observing Health & Safety legislation is.

Q: How do I observe Health & Safety legislation?
A: Adopt a Health & Safety policy and keep simple records to show that you regularly inspect equipment etc. A PAT test set at an interval of between 3 months and 1 year should really be a part of your policy. It's best to write down your Health & Safety policy (sometimes venues may want to see this although this is rare other than at big events etc). If your PAT testing, visual inspections and record keeping are kept to your policy you will be well covered in the unlikely event that something goes wrong, even if it's your gear that causes the problem.

Q: What is the correct interval between PAT tests?
A: This you set yourself based on your own Health & Safety policy. However, the insurers of venues and therefore the venues you play may stipulate that the PAT test must have been carried out no less than 12 months previous to the performance meaning that you're probably best going for an annual test as your minimum. It is also recommended that equipment that is heavily used i.e. set up and broken down most days should be tested more frequently, maybe as frequently as every 3 months especially if it's likely to handled roughly which all touring equipment is.

Remember. There are no set laws regarding the frequency of your PAT test. You are however, responsible for implementing a H&S policy that includes a statement of your intent to maintain your equipment to the highest standard, rectify any faults and to remove any faulty equipment from service immediately. Regular PAT testing is the best way to adhere to this policy!

Failure to do so can in the event of an incident lead to your insurance being declared void and/or prosecution.