pat testing - faq
What items should be PAT tested?
What items should be PAT tested?
What items should be PAT tested?
All 230 volt electrical appliances in a work place or rental accommodation should be PAT tested to ensure that they are in a safe condition for use.
The following list shows some typical items of electrical equipment that should be PAT tested:
- PCs and monitors
- Printers and photocopiers
- Kettles, microwaves, and toasters
- Fridges and vending m
All 230 volt electrical appliances in a work place or rental accommodation should be PAT tested to ensure that they are in a safe condition for use.
The following list shows some typical items of electrical equipment that should be PAT tested:
- PCs and monitors
- Printers and photocopiers
- Kettles, microwaves, and toasters
- Fridges and vending machines
- Heaters and radiators
- Power tools, such as electric drills
- Table and floor lamps
- Washing machines and vacuum cleaners
- Multi-way adaptors
- RCD extension leads and RCD adaptors
- Extension leads
- Hairdryers
- Ovens and grills
- DC Power supplies
What happens during PAT testing?
What items should be PAT tested?
What items should be PAT tested?
During a PAT inspection and test, we check all electrical appliances in your premises to make sure they are electrically safe. We will visually inspect and electrically test each appliance to ensure it is safe for use.
Our PAT engineers can go into each room in your premises and test all available appliances, or you can provide us with a
During a PAT inspection and test, we check all electrical appliances in your premises to make sure they are electrically safe. We will visually inspect and electrically test each appliance to ensure it is safe for use.
Our PAT engineers can go into each room in your premises and test all available appliances, or you can provide us with a list of appliances that you require us to test and make these appliances readily available for our engineers.
PAT testing legal requirements
What items should be PAT tested?
PAT testing legal requirements
If an incident such as a fire occurs and you cannot show a proper record of safety checks conducted, you may be found liable. Your business insurance may also be void if you are found to have neglected basic safety measures.
Legally speaking, an employer must make sure all the electrical items within their business are effectively mainta
If an incident such as a fire occurs and you cannot show a proper record of safety checks conducted, you may be found liable. Your business insurance may also be void if you are found to have neglected basic safety measures.
Legally speaking, an employer must make sure all the electrical items within their business are effectively maintained; PAT testing is a method of achieving this.
Aside from the legal obligations, there is of course a moral and ethical obligation to protect lives.
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