PAT Testing
‘PAT’ stands for ‘Portable Appliance Testing’.
There is no definition of what a ‘Portable Appliance’ is in the current legislation, however the standard interpretation is “any appliance that has a plug attached to it and plugs into a wall outlet”.
Because of this, the word ‘portable’ is a bit misleading. There are actually 7 categories of appliance which should be considered for PAT testing or, at least, visual inspections:
– Fixed appliances
– Stationary appliances
– IT appliances
– Moveable appliances
– Portable appliances
– Cables and chargers
– Hand Held appliances
PAT Testing gives you peace of mind by identifying electrical faults and offering advice to make sure your business avoids dangerous accidents. A record of testing will help with any insurance claims and allow you to avoid nasty fines, so make sure you’re covered.
Why is PAT Testing is Required?
Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992
To Prevent electrical accidents at the workplace.
To provide responsibility as an employer for a safe working environment and to prevent harm to all employees and to the public of faulty electrical appliances.
To make sure insurance is valid.
To Meet the requirements stated in the following regulations: –
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
The Provision and Use of Working Equipment Regulations 1998
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
What we do!
Service is our focus!
We have a 35 Year history of mobilising large teams of electrical engineers to deliver programs of work, managed by an internal team of qualified project managers and field based QS’s.
We understand that distinguished customer service is the key to our continued success.
We listen closely to our customers so that we may attain a total understanding of your needs to help us clearly identify the right solution for your project.
Our staff takes great pride, and has a passion for the work they do.
Each one of our team members are trained to answer any questions that may arise while offering the best possible solutions based on your specific requirements.
