Pat Testing - Will It Be Your Life It Saves?

Posted on April 12, 2008
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In the United Kingdom, most companies have their electrical appliances regularly checked for safety. However, it is almost universally abbreviated to “PAT testing” it is not a legal requirement at the moment, although this may change in the future, most people agree it is better to be safe than sorry.

It is possible to test all equipment on the same day and you should also undertake tests to ensure the appliance is safe after servicing. It should be assumed anything with a lead and plug top must be included in a portable appliance testing (PAT) scheme. In many cases the risk will be greatest if there has never been a maintenance programme, or if a programme has been out of use for some time.

Any faults or weaknesses within your electrical installation or portable appliances can go undetected for a long time. In the event of another fault developing, this could lead to serious risk of fire, electrocution or death

Every year around 1000 accidents at work involve electric shock or burns and these are just the ones reported to the HSE. Some 30 of these are fatal.

It is recommended that you or a professional company carry out all tests on-site, provide a comprehensive test and inspection report, label all items, and remove unsafe items from use. If you are going to use an outside company you should find one that does not charge for replacement fuses, or remedial works where items are unsafe.

The reports issued need to be high quality, very detailed, accurate and produced on-site. Professional companies often include printed reports and certificates in with the price. On completion of the testing the company should be provided with a report of the testing and any remedial action required.

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