Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Train the Tester

While there is no “legal requirement” to carry out PAT testing, legislation states that electrical equipment must be regularly maintained so as to prevent injury or death. PAT testing is a good way to check & maintain appliance safety.

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While there is no “legal requirement” to carry out PAT testing, legislation states that electrical equipment must be regularly maintained so as to prevent injury or death. PAT testing is a good way to check & maintain appliance safety.

In order to carry out PAT testing competently, the IET Code of Practice makes two recommendations: “The test operative should be competent to inspect and test an item of equipment and, based on the results and upon the conditions in which it is being used, state that the equipment is safe or otherwise for continued use. Training and experience will both be necessary.”

Learning outcomes

  • Why the need to PAT test (Electricity at work regulations, 1989)
  • Who is responsible?
  • A risk based approach
  • Different classes of appliance
  • What appliances should be tested
  • Calculating the frequency of test & inspection
  • What tests need to be carried out
  • The test process
  • How to interpret the test results
  • Maintaining accurate records
  • Practical inspection & test

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