Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Regular portable appliance testing (PAT) supports health & safety
PAT testing is done to ensure that all electrical equipment
that is classified as “portable” is deemed safe for use.
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Damage and faults can occur with all electrical equipment use which makes it essential that these items are tested regularly for safety.
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Compliance
Conforming to PAT testing regulations is crucial to ensure the safety of portable appliances in your business and avoid any violations.
Make sure to schedule regular PAT testing to keep your workplace safe and compliant.
​PAT testing legislation was introduced to ensure compliance with various health and safety regulations.
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These include:
Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974
Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989
Use of Work Equipment regulations of 1998
Management Health and Safety at Work regulations of 1999.
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The current law requires that all employers maintain portable appliances and ensure their safety.
This is done through testing of the appliances to safeguard against damage and to make certain that these items perform properly.
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PAT testing law requires that all landlords, employers and even self-employed individuals make sure that their portable electrical appliances are safe and are suitable and used for the purposes intended.
What is PAT Testing
​​The visual examination of each appliance in addition to the actual PAT test should be performed only by someone who is deemed competent.​
Service We Provide
All our staff are fully qualified electrical engineers with the latest qualifications.
Every appliance PAT tested is labelled with a pass or fail, dated sticker and a full schedule of items tested is issued with each invoice.
Many of our Clients include:
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​Offices
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Landlords
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Shops
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Schools & Nurseries
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Self-Employed Tradespersons
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​Many other types of business