Electrical compliance testing is also known as PAT testing. A PAT test ensures the safety of your electrical appliances. It is a test carried out by a experienced PAT tester using a PAT testing machine. These tests are carried out on electrical appliances to identify if there are any internal damages, which may need replacing. If you do not have electrical compliance testing done, this can lead to future accidents. Also, you can face hefty fines or even imprisonment as you are putting yourself and others around you at risk.
The electrical compliance testing is carried out a PAT testing engineer who has the required training to carry out the test. Each electrical appliance is tested and has a sticker issued which shows if it has passed or failed the health and safety tests. This is identifiable as green stickers are used to show if an appliance has passed and a red sticker if it has failed. At the end of the electrical compliance testing, a certificate is issued to show proof that your electrical appliances are safe. It is important to have PAT tests done to ensure the safety of your electrical appliances. How often you need to have a PAT test done depends on the environment you work in. Here at the Pat Testing Association we can answer any questions you may have.
If you have any further questions about PAT Testing, please get in touch with the PAT Testing Association by calling 0207 1188 445 or dropping us an email at cs@pattestingassociation.co.uk