PAT test cert
How do I get a PAT certificate? In order to get one, you need to have a full PAT test carried out on your electrical appliances. By contacting the PAT Testing Association, a PAT tester will visit you in your working environment or home to carry out a series of tests. These various tests include […]
Portable appliance testing frequency
There is no required frequency of how often you should have portable appliance testing, instead you should take into consideration how often you use your portable appliances and the type of environment that they are in. If they are heavily used then it is more likely that they will be damaged and so require a […]
How often do you have to PAT test
There is no requirement of how often you have to have a PAT test done. Instead you can take into consideration different factors when thinking about having a PAT test. These factors include: – Electrical appliances that are used more often should be tested more frequently. – If you have electrical appliances that are Class […]
PAT testing uk law
Is PAT testing required by the uk law? The answer is no. PAT testing is not a legal obligation in itself, however uk legislation states that working environments must ensure that electrical appliances are safe to use and that environments are safely maintained. All companies must conform to the: – Health and Safety at Work […]
Electrical testing uk
I am a business owner and needed to have electrical testing carried out in my office. So, I reached out to the PAT Testing Association uk to arrange a PAT tester to visit my office. Once the PAT tester was at my office, he began testing all the electrical appliances individually. In my office I […]
Who does PAT testing
PAT testing involves the checking of electrical appliances to ensure that they are safe to use. PAT testing is done by a PAT tester, who is someone that has the required electrical training and knowledge. This is because they: – Know what equipment to use to carry out the PAT test – Know how to […]
PAT testing tags
PAT testing tags are placed on each electrical appliance to show if they have passed or failed the PAT test. They are identifiable as if an electrical appliance has passed the PAT testing, a green sticker is issued. If an appliance has failed the tests, it is issued with a red sticker. The PAT testing […]
Do you need to PAT test new equipment
You do not need to PAT test new equipment; however, you should carry out a visual inspection to identify any faults. If there are any visible faults then it is recommended that you do have a PAT test done just to be safe. Even though it is assumed that anything new from a manufacturer works […]
PAT testing symbols
PAT testing involves testing the safety of different types of electrical appliances. These electrical appliances are categorised into different classes which are represented by different symbols. Class 1 electrical appliances are the most dangerous and require a full PAT test. The symbol for Class 1 electrical appliances is: Examples include: – Floor standing printers – […]
Do I need PAT testing
When was the last time you had your electrical equipment checked? If this is a question you are unable to answer or you know you have never had your equipment checked then you should consider PAT testing. There are electrical appliances that require your attention more than others as they are more dangerous and those […]