Portable Appliance Testing

Portable appliance testing (or PAT testing) is an important part of any health & safety policy. The Health &; Safety Executive states that 25% of all reportable 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. This, in effect, requires the implementation of a systematic and regular program of maintenance, inspection and testing.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) requires, every employer to ensure that work equipment is suitable for the purpose for which it is provided, only used in the place and under the provisions for which it is provided. It also requires every employer to ensure work equipment be efficiently maintained and kept fit and suitable for its intended purpose. It must not be allowed to deteriorate in function or performance to such a level that it puts people at risk. This means that regular, routine and planned maintenance regimes must be considered if hazardous problems can arise.

Electrical testing should be performed by a person who is competent in the safe use of the test equipment and who knows how to interpret the test results obtained. This person must be capable of inspecting the equipment and, where necessary, dismantling it to check the cable connections. Norcroft Electrical Ltd can carry out this work on your behalf, labelling the device as tested and keeping an accurate record of all equipment tested.

Please Contact Us for more information on our PAT testing services.

Norcroft Electrical Ltd
Mustard Hill House
Barnsley Road
Hoylandswaine
Sheffield
S36 7JA

Tel: 01226 763127
Fax: 01226 763127
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