Electrical safety testing is essential to ensure safe operating standards for any product or establishment that uses electricity.

Any landlord must make sure that the electrical system is safe, for example sockets and light fittings; all appliances they supply are safe, for example, cookers and kettles.

It is recommended that electrical installation condition reports be carried out at least every 5 years for commercial properties. This can either be a 100% inspection every 5 years or a 20% inspection every year.

In agriculture, many of these involve contact with overhead power lines (OHPLs).  Farm  machinery is getting bigger and taller, increasing the chances of a cable strike.   Such incidents also  cause disruption and costs to farmers, other businesses and the community.