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Global working directory of organisations that may offer testing for insulated tools, pole systems and electrical safety products — for awareness only, not endorsement. Look Up Look Out National Safety Campaign.

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Global working directory for insulated tools, pole systems, live-working equipment and electrical safety testing. Updated working version: includes UKAS, IECEE CB Scheme, IEC/EN 60900 and Intertek guidance following MP office feedback.

Purpose

This directory has been compiled as part of the Look Up, Look Out National Safety Campaign. It is intended to assist manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers, employers, safety professionals and industry stakeholders in identifying potential independent testing and certification routes for insulated tools, pole sections, telescopic assemblies, live-working equipment and related electrical safety products.

Important Safeguard

This is a practical working directory based on publicly available information. It is not an endorsement, approval, recommendation, certification, or confirmation that any organisation listed can test a specific product.

Users should contact each organisation directly to confirm scope of testing, voltage range, standards used, sample requirements, accreditation status, whether the test method is suitable for the exact product, and whether a formal report or certificate can be issued.

Accreditation and Test Standard Guidance

Government does not normally recommend or endorse individual test centres. In the UK, the most appropriate starting point is to look for relevant UKAS accreditation and to check the laboratory schedule for the specific test method or standard.

  • UKAS: Check whether the laboratory is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, and whether the scope actually covers the relevant electrical, insulation, dielectric, product-safety, or material-testing work.
  • ISO/IEC 17025: For testing laboratories, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is a key confidence marker, but the scope must still be checked carefully. Accreditation in one area does not automatically cover every type of product or test.
  • IECEE CB Scheme: The CB Scheme can be an internationally recognised route for electrical and electronic product safety testing. It is not the same as UKAS accreditation, but may be relevant where the test body is operating as a recognised CB Testing Laboratory or National Certification Body.
  • IEC/EN 60900: This standard is associated with insulated hand tools for live working, generally up to 1,000V AC and 1,500V DC. It may be a useful reference point, but telescopic cleaning poles are not ordinary hand tools. A laboratory should confirm whether IEC/EN 60900 is suitable, whether another standard is better, or whether a bespoke test method is needed.
  • Bespoke methods: Because water-fed and gutter-vac pole systems are long, telescopic, outdoor, wet-use assemblies, manufacturers may need a competent laboratory to define a suitable test method for a handle, lower section, tube sample, or complete telescopic assembly.
  • Public proof: If a product is marketed as insulated, anti-conductive, electrically safer, voltage tested, or similar, the basic meaning and limits of that claim should be clear enough for users to understand. A public certificate, test summary, test body, standard, voltage figure, and tested component are all useful transparency markers.

How to Use This Directory

Start with UK contacts where appropriate, then consider European, North American and global testing bodies. China-based organisations are also included where manufacturing or supply-chain routes make this relevant.

Do not assume that a laboratory can test a telescopic cleaning pole simply because it can test electrical products or insulated tools. Always ask whether it can test the exact product, component, material, or assembly involved.

What to Ask Each Organisation

  • Can you test this exact tube, pole section, lower handle section, or finished telescopic assembly?
  • Which standard, test method, or bespoke protocol would you recommend for this product and why?
  • Is IEC/EN 60900 suitable for this product, or only useful as a reference point?
  • Can you test under dry, wet, contaminated, worn, aged, or real-use conditions?
  • What voltage range can you cover?
  • Can you test both materials and finished products?
  • Are you UKAS-accredited, IECEE CB Scheme recognised, or accredited by another internationally recognised body for this exact work?
  • Can you provide your accreditation schedule, scope, laboratory number, or CB Scheme reference?
  • Will the report clearly state what was tested, what was not tested, and the limits of the result?
  • Will you issue a formal report or certificate?
  • Can results be publicly referenced by the manufacturer, supplier, retailer, employer, or campaign stakeholder?
  • Can the report support website wording without overstating what the test proves?

United Kingdom

Shocksafe / Richard Carter Ltd (United Kingdom)

  • Type: Manufacturer / tool maker
  • Why relevant / what to verify: BS 8020 insulated tools benchmark
  • Phone: 01484 666 806
  • Email: sales.desk@richardcarterltd.co.uk
  • Website: https://shocksafe.uk/

JAFCO Tools Ltd (United Kingdom)

  • Type: Manufacturer / tool maker
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Insulated tool testing / insulated tool supply route
  • Phone: +44 (0)121 556 7700
  • Email: sales@jafcotools.com
  • Website: https://www.jafcotools.com/

SATRA Technology Centre (United Kingdom)

  • Type: Testing / lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Certification and testing; confirm specific electrical insulation scope directly
  • Phone: +44 (0)1536 410000
  • Email: info@satra.com
  • Website: https://www.satra.com/

Insulated Tools Ltd (United Kingdom)

  • Type: Manufacturer / lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: IEC 60900 insulated tool testing route; confirm suitability for pole sections/assemblies
  • Phone: +44 (0)1342 324 255
  • Email: enquiries@insulatedtools.co.uk
  • Website: https://www.insulatedtools.co.uk/

Kiwa Electrical Compliance (United Kingdom)

  • Type: Certification body
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Electrical safety testing; confirm relevant standard/scope directly
  • Phone: +44 (0)1495 229 219
  • Email: uk.kecsales@kiwa.com
  • Website: https://www.kiwa.com/

Cranage EMC (United Kingdom)

  • Type: UKAS lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Product safety testing; verify current UKAS schedule and applicable standards
  • Phone: +44 (0)1630 658568
  • Email: info@cranage.co.uk
  • Website: https://www.cranage.co.uk/

MS Testing (United Kingdom)

  • Type: UKAS lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Electrical testing; verify current UKAS schedule and applicable standards
  • Phone: +44 (0)1325 321366
  • Email: info@mstesting.co.uk
  • Website: https://www.mstesting.co.uk/

TUV SUD (United Kingdom)

  • Type: Certification body / testing body
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Electrical safety testing; UK and international accreditation routes may be relevant; verify exact scope
  • Phone: +44 (0)1489 558100
  • Email: info.uk@tuvsud.com
  • Website: https://www.tuvsud.com/

Eurofins / Eurofins York (United Kingdom / International)

Intertek (United Kingdom / Global)

  • Type: Testing, inspection and certification body
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Electrical product safety testing; added following MP office guidance; verify UKAS/ASTA/CB scope and site-specific accreditation
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://www.intertek.com/electrical-safety-testing/

UL Solutions (United Kingdom)

  • Type: Certification body
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Global testing and certification; confirm relevant standard/scope directly
  • Phone: +44 1256 312 015
  • Email: cec@ul.com
  • Website: https://uk.ul.com/

Europe

CATU (France)

  • Type: Lab / live-working specialist
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Live working testing; confirm pole section/assembly suitability
  • Phone: +33 (0)1 42 31 46 10
  • Email: service.tech@catuelec.com
  • Website: https://www.catuelec.com

SERECT (France)

  • Type: Expert centre
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Live line expertise; may assist with test-route advice
  • Phone: +33 (0)3 68 35 54 00
  • Email: rte-cner-serect-contact@rte-france.com
  • Website: https://www.serect.fr

KOLAB (Spain)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Electrical safety testing; confirm scope and accreditation
  • Phone: +34 91 621 66 54
  • Email: info@kolabensayos.com
  • Website: https://kolabensayos.com

VDE (Germany)

  • Type: Institute
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Live working certification and electrical safety expertise
  • Phone: +49 69 8306-880
  • Email: Christoph.Nungaesser@vde.com
  • Website: https://www.vde.com

DEKRA (Germany)

  • Type: Certification
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Global testing and certification; confirm relevant electrical insulation scope
  • Phone: +49 351 211 814 00
  • Email: DTC-Certification-body@dekra.com
  • Website: https://www.dekra.com

IB-Lenhardt (Germany)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Product testing; confirm relevant electrical safety scope
  • Phone: +49 6894 38938-0
  • Email: info@ib-lenhardt.com
  • Website: https://ib-lenhardt.com

Damstra (Netherlands)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Dielectric testing; confirm relevance to pole sections/assemblies
  • Phone: +31 (0)74 246 43 51
  • Email: info@damstra-lab.nl
  • Website: https://www.damstra-lab.nl

Eurofins (Finland / Europe)

  • Type: Certification / testing body
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Electrical testing and international certification routes; verify IECEE/CBTL and local accreditation scope
  • Phone: +358 40 632 7151
  • Email: EEinfoFI@cpt.eurofinseu.com
  • Website: https://www.eurofins.fi

OPA (Poland)

  • Type: HV lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: High-voltage electrical equipment testing
  • Phone: +48 32 271-40-19
  • Email: mkl@opa.pl
  • Website: https://opa.pl

SEP-BBJ (Poland)

  • Type: Certification
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Product testing and certification; confirm relevant electrical safety scope
  • Phone: +48 22 812 69 38
  • Email: bbj@bbj.pl
  • Website: https://www.bbj.pl

Lukasiewicz IEL (Poland)

  • Type: Institute
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Protective equipment testing; confirm pole/assembly suitability
  • Phone: +48 22 11 25 225
  • Email: bok@iel.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
  • Website: https://iel.lukasiewicz.gov.pl

Institute of Power Engineering (Poland)

  • Type: HV institute
  • Why relevant / what to verify: High-voltage testing and electrical expertise
  • Phone: +48 22 345 12 00
  • Email: instytut.energetyki@ien.com.pl
  • Website: https://ien.com.pl

North America

K-Line (Canada)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Hot stick testing / live-line equipment route
  • Phone: +1 (905) 640-2002
  • Email: opportunitieseast@k-line.ca
  • Website: https://k-line.ca

LTL (Canada)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Line tool testing / electrical safety route
  • Phone: +1 416-742-6911
  • Email: main@ltl.ca
  • Website: https://ltl.ca

Powertech (Canada)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: High-voltage testing
  • Phone: +1 604.590.7500
  • Email: sales@powertechlabs.com
  • Website: https://powertechlabs.com

Kinectrics (Canada)

  • Type: Testing
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Live working tools and electrical testing expertise
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://www.kinectrics.com

JM Test Systems (USA)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Electrical testing; confirm hot-stick / dielectric scope
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://www.jmtest.com

Copperhead Labs (USA)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Live-line testing; confirm pole/assembly suitability
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://www.copperheadlabs.com

Burlington Safety (USA)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Dielectric testing; confirm relevant standards and report format
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://www.burlingtonsafety.com

Global / Certification

CESI / KEMA (Global)

  • Type: HV testing
  • Why relevant / what to verify: High-voltage testing and certification programmes
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://www.cesi.it

Intertek ASTA (Global)

  • Type: Certification
  • Why relevant / what to verify: HV certification / product safety certification route; verify applicable scope
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://www.intertek.com

UL Solutions (Global)

  • Type: Certification
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Testing, inspection and certification; confirm applicable pole/insulation scope
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://www.ul.com

China

Henan HV Institute (China)

  • Type: HV testing
  • Why relevant / what to verify: High-voltage products; confirm international recognition and report acceptance
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://en.gydqyjs.com

Jiangsu Shangli (China)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Tool testing; confirm standards, accreditation and English-language reporting
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://www.sljcjs.cn

Jiangsu Sudian (China)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Electrical testing; confirm standards, accreditation and English-language reporting
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://www.sudianjc.cn

Luoyang Pengyue (China)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Inspection testing; confirm standards, accreditation and English-language reporting
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://www.lypengyue.cn

Tianjin Jieen (China)

  • Type: Lab
  • Why relevant / what to verify: Tool testing; confirm standards, accreditation and English-language reporting
  • Phone: Not listed
  • Email: Not listed
  • Website: https://www.tjjieen.cn

Website wording note

Look Up, Look Out does not recommend any specific test centre. Where a manufacturer or supplier makes an electrical safety claim, users should ask whether the claim is supported by testing from a UKAS-accredited or internationally recognised body, and should check what part of the product was tested, what standard or method was used, and what the result does and does not prove.

Review Note

This directory should be treated as a working list. Accreditation schedules, testing scopes, contact details and certification routes can change. Before publishing or relying on any entry, check the organisation directly and, where relevant, check the UKAS directory, IECEE CB Scheme records, or the organisation’s current accreditation documentation.