Portable Appliance Testing

PAT Testing or Portable Appliance Testing is an important part of any Health & Safety policy. It is said that 25% of all electrical accidents involve portable appliances. The Electricity at Work Regulations place a legal responsibility on employers, employees and self employed persons to comply with the provisions of the regulations and take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that no danger results from the use of such equipment. The Health and Safety Work Act 1974 places an obligation in the following circumstances:

  1. 1. Where appliances are used by employees
  2. 2. Where the public may use appliances in establishments such as hospitals, schools, hotels, shops etc.
  3. 3. Where appliances are supplied or hired.
  4. 4. Where appliances are repaired or serviced.

The level of inspection and testing required is dependent upon the risk of the appliance becoming faulty, which is in turn dependant upon the type of appliance, the nature of its use and the environment in which it is used. We currently provide PAT Testing for the Isle of Man Government testing all computers, sockets, extension leads, fridges and kettles in their offices.

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