PAT - Portable Appliance Testing
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained in a safe condition.
Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use.
Formal visual inspection and testing by a competent person may be required at appropriate intervals, depending upon the type of equipment and the environment in which it is used.
Most electrical safety issues can be found by visual examination but some types of defects can only be found by testing.
If you require PAT testing in Clapham do not hesitate to contact us for a free advice and quote.
To ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of your electrical equipment and workplace, PAT testing for landlords is required. It involves in-depth checking and visual inspection of all the electrical equipment followed by a PAT testing certificate issuance, which ensures that all your appliances comply with the safety standards.
Ohmatic Electrical, a reliable company providing the most efficient PAT testing services, aims to promote a safe and secure working environment. Our services of PAT testing in the UK are open to residential spaces, landlords, educational institutions, and other commercial organisations.
3 Electrical Classes in PAT Testing
Class 1 Appliances: These appliances are considered the most harmful among all classes.
Example:
- Industrial machinery
- Extension leads
- Machinery for sale
- Desktop computers
- Printers
Class 2 Appliances: These appliances are at moderate risk. However, there is still a need for PAT electrical testing to ensure their safety and efficiency.
Example:
- Vacuum cleaner
- Lamps
- Hairdryers
- Lawnmower
- Drills
Class 3 Appliances: This is the least dangerous category of them all. For this class, a full PAT test is hardly required.
Example:
- Torches
- Cameras
- Laptops
- Chargers
- Mobile phones
Appliances Categories That Need PAT Testing
PAT testing should be performed on the following seven categories of appliances:
- IT appliances
- Repaired appliances
- Hand Held appliances
- Moveable appliances
- Stationary appliances
- Portable appliances
- Cables and chargers
Advantages of PAT Testing
- With regular PAT testing, the risk of electrical incidents can be greatly reduced, such as electrocution, electric fires, etc.
- It will ensure your compliance with the health and safety regulations of the UK, such as The Electricity at Work Regulations.
- Ensuring the safety of your appliances through regular PAT testing, you can get more favours from your insurance company.
- It ensures that electrical appliances or equipment used by tenants in rental properties are harmless and safe.
- It can save you money in the long term.
- It can reduce the risks appliances pose to your business.
Ohmatic Electrical | Ensuring the Safety of Your Appliances
Ohmatic Electrical offer nationwide and local PAT testing services, helping businesses create and maintain a safe work environment.
Get in touch to ascertain the electrical safety of your property and its occupants.
How Often Should PAT Testing Be Performed on Appliances?
There are no specific rules or fixed times for the PAT test frequency. However, the following criteria can help you determine the PAT test frequency:
- The appliance category
- The appliance electrical class
- The working environment’s risk level
PAT Testing Steps
Our portable appliance safety testing involves the following steps:
- Our certified specialists will double-check all the electrical appliances to be checked.
- Before the PAT test starts, our licensed experts will conduct a visual inspection of all the electrical appliances to get an idea about their working conditions.
- In the last step, inspection will be carried out using PAT testing equipment to make sure the performance of electrical appliances stays within the safety parameters.
FAQs
On average, PAT testing costs around £1.25 per item for 50 appliances or less. If you have between 50-100 items, you could save money with a bulk testing rate of £1 per item.
Yes, you can perform a PAT test yourself. However, it is recommended to engage professionals with specialised expertise and knowledge to ensure accurate results.
The time taken by PAT testing depends on how many appliances need checking. Generally, an experienced electrician can do the job in approximately one hour for a rental property, while a large commercial building may take longer.
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