Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Portable Appliance Testing or PAT as it is commonly known is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment both visually and by testing to ensure they are safe to use.
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What is Portable Appliance testing?
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Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the visual inspection and testing of portable or mobile electrical appliances for electrical safety.
Why is Portable Appliance Testing necessary ?
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Primarily the testing and tagging of portable and mobile electrical equipment is to ensure the safety of the equipment and thus the safety of the people using the equipment in the workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Portable appliances are those that are intended to be moved whilst in operation or can be easily moved such as kettles, toasters, electric heaters, electric fans, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, computers, printers, routers, photocopiers etc
PAT testing itself is not a legal requirement however to protect those in the workplace businesses must have an effective method of ensuring the appliances used are safe such that they comply with wider Health & Safety and insurance requirements.
Portable appliances which fail tests are usually removed and repaired or removed and replaced from service with immediate effect with all users suitably advised.