What is PAT Testing?
When you buy an electrical appliance in the UK, it is safe to use but, over time, it can deteriorate and become dangerous. A portable appliance (PAT) test is like an MoT for an electrical appliance, to make sure it’s still safe.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that 25% of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances. Many fires are due to faulty electrical appliances.
Do I Have To PAT Test?
In addition to PAT Testing being proven way of demonstrating to the HSE that you are complying with the law in maintaining your electrical appliances properly, it is often a condition of business insurance - check with your insurer.
How Often Do I Need My Appliances Testing?
A lot of people seem to think that PAT Testing should be done once a year, but this is not necessarily the case - the HSE’s guidelines on this depend on the type of appliances and how they are used. We will be happy to advise you based on your individual requirements.
We provide all our customers with a comprehensive file with all test records FREE OF CHARGE.
Is Is A Legal Requirement?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 puts a duty of care upon both employer and employee to ensure the safety of all persons using the work premises. This includes the self- employed. Also, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 state “As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger.”