Hawkesworth: Making the country greener, one plug at a time
Hawkesworth is well-known in the health and safety sector for its innovative purple PAT Testing labels. These include a barcode that an engineer can scan to immediately bring up a piece of equipment’s PAT testing record – ideal for generating asset lists. “We test millions of appliances per year, so we go through a lot of labels,” says Darren. “We regularly audit the volume of labels and ensure engineers don’t have more labels than they can use. As the labels have a testing date on them, they are time-sensitive.” “We changed our processes so we apply a new date label in year two rather than a full label year- on-year. This significantly reduces waste and ensures our labels retain their uniquely numbered barcoded label to ensure traceability for our valued clients.” Over the last 30 years, Hawkesworth has carried out PAT testing (Electrical Equipment Testing) and EICR (Fixed Wire Testing) inspections for schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. With the deadline for Net Zero edging increasingly closer, educational establishments need to partner with suppliers who are sustainable. We spoke to Darren Tonge, Business Development Director at Hawkesworth, to see what the company is doing to keep educational establishments green and reduce waste. “Not many people know that regular PAT testing can help your business become more sustainable,” “It helps you identify minor faults before they become major issues and the engineer will carry out remedial work on appliances, such as replacing plugs and fuses if required. This reduces waste and means your electrical equipment lasts for longer.” PAT Testing Labels
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