The regulations apply to equipment in shops, offices, factories, hotels and guest houses, cafes and restaurants, public houses, public buildings, schools, residential homes, public accommodation (leased and rented) construction sites and any other site where external work is carried out

Legislation introduced under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a duty of care on business to ensure that work equipment is safe to use, efficiently maintained and kept fit and suitable for it’s intended purpose  Legislation of particular relevance to electrical maintenance is:

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR)

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Only fully trained, competent persons can undertake inspection and testing. The regulations also require that proper records are created during the inspection and testing process