Portable appliance testing is the scheduled inspection and testing of any electrical appliance with a plug, to ensure that it is safe for use.
PAT testing of electrical appliances is an essential part of any health & safety policy. The Health & Safety Executive advise that all electrical appliances within commercial premises undertake annual PAT testing. Many imported electrical goods have not undergone as strict a testing procedure as UK manufactured goods. Therefore, the regular safety checks of these products becomes of paramount importance.
Portable appliances account for 25% of all reported electrical accidents. To reduce or eliminate the risk presented by such portable equipment, Electricity at Work regulations place a legal responsibility on employers and employees to comply with the provision set. Following the obligation of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), employers are required to ensure the safety of all staff and visitors.
PAT testing should be carried out by a competent person using a portable appliance tester. The test itself will consist or all or some of the following.
Please feel free to get in touch if you would like to find out more about PAT testing or require a quote for carrying out these tests.
PAT testing of electrical appliances is an essential part of any health & safety policy. The Health & Safety Executive advise that all electrical appliances within commercial premises undertake annual PAT testing. Many imported electrical goods have not undergone as strict a testing procedure as UK manufactured goods. Therefore, the regular safety checks of these products becomes of paramount importance.
Portable appliances account for 25% of all reported electrical accidents. To reduce or eliminate the risk presented by such portable equipment, Electricity at Work regulations place a legal responsibility on employers and employees to comply with the provision set. Following the obligation of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), employers are required to ensure the safety of all staff and visitors.
PAT testing should be carried out by a competent person using a portable appliance tester. The test itself will consist or all or some of the following.
- Visual inspection
- Insulation resistance test
- Earth continuity test
Please feel free to get in touch if you would like to find out more about PAT testing or require a quote for carrying out these tests.
