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This guide outlines the legal requirements and guidance relating to PAT testing and electrical safety including: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSW 1974), Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Housing Act 2004 (England and Wales), Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. Who has responsibility? Public use equipment – Stationary and IT equipment such as computers should be tested every 12 months. Moveable, portable and handheld equipment falling into class 2 should be tested every 12 months. Moveable, portable and handheld equipment falling into class 1 should be tested every 6 months Another problem is the issue of making copies. As you know, most of the time, your engineers will need to produce multiple PAT testing certificates per job. Lastly, many insurance firms require businesses to complete regular PAT inspections. Conducting PAT to maintain high levels of safety in the workplace will make the insurance company view the business favourably.

This section explains the differences between electrical equipment such as portable equipment and fixed appliances. Classes of Equipment ConstructionInsulation testing involves connecting the tested appliance with the PAT. Typically, a test voltage of 500V DC is then applied to the mains plug terminals. This will ideally result in a high resistance reading being displayed on the PAT screen. However, insufficient insulation between the live parts and earth will result in a current flowing from the insulation to the PAT via the protective earth conductor. The low level of insulation will also be highlighted in the PAT reading.

The PAT scheme covers Portable Appliance Testing and, if relevant to your work, Fixed Appliance Testing (FAT) such as storage heaters, cookers and hand driers. All such work must be done by someone with sufficient competence. Scheme Details No. The law does state that any electrical equipment in the workplace must be maintained to ensure it is safe and does not pose any danger, but it does not specify how the equipment should be maintained, or how often, nor who should carry out any maintenance.Common Class I items include toasters, kettles, microwaves and fridges. What is a ‘Class II’ electrical item? Learn how to determine whether an item is Class I or Class II construction so the correct test is performed. The Inspection Process Schools – All class 1 equipment in schools should be PAT tested every 12 months. Class 2 equipment should be tested every 48 months

However, most workplaces will have staff members or duty holders who are responsible for conducting regular visual inspections of electrical equipment to ensure they are safe. They are also responsible for ensuring annual PAT tests are carried out and recording results. Duty holders should receive additional training to ensure they have the knowledge and understanding to carry out the role competently. What is a PAT test certificate? Computers, printers and faxes were not moved around much and were positioned so that the cables could not become trapped, so the probability that items might be damaged was extremely low. The manager decided that they would be maintained by a visual inspection every 5 years. None of the remaining equipment in use was thought to present a high risk, so the manager decided that full portable appliance testing was not needed for these items.This "How to PAT Test" guide will give you the knowledge to know how to PAT test to the latest IET 5th Edition code of practice. Failed appliances must not be used and should be removed immediately, either to be repaired or replaced. If the item is repaired, it must pass another PAT test before it is safe to use again. Find out more about Class I and Class II electrical items How often do I need a PAT test? (In service inspection and testing of electrical equipment) What is the item? Something which is handled e.g. a power tool, would be a higher risk item than a computer on a desk Sometimes your team will only need to test one or two items. But overwhelmingly, it’s more common to be contracted to test an entire business’s equipment in a single job. This, of course, means a separate PAT testing certificate will need to be produced for each asset.