Portable Appliance Testing
A professional Health and Safety check of Appliances, Plugs and Leads within the Workplace.
The Health & Safety Executive reports that 25% of all reported electrical accidents involve portable appliances.
PAT testing or portable appliance testing is an important part of any health & safety policy. Electrical safety of all equipment in the workplace falls within the Health and Safety at Work Regulations. Increasingly PAT testing is becoming an insurance requirement and is called for by Fire Risk Assessments.
The Electricity at Work Regulations place a legal responsibility on employers, employees and self-employed persons to comply with the provisions of the regulations to ensure that no danger results from the use of such equipment. This requires a systematic and regular program of maintenance, inspection and testing.
The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) places such an obligation in the following circumstances:
- Where appliances are used by employees.
- Where the public may use appliances in places such as hospitals, schools, hotels, shops etc.
- Where appliances are supplied or hired.
- Where appliances are repaired or serviced.
The level of inspection and testing required is dependant upon the risk of the appliance becoming faulty, which depends on the type of appliance.
All our Engineers are qualified to the industry recognised City & Guilds 2377 standards and work to the IEE Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.