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Pat Testing
What is it?
Portable appliance testing (commonly known as PAT is a process in which electrical appliances are routinely checked for safety. The formal term is “in-service inspection & testing of electrical equipment”. Testing involves a visual inspection of the equipment and their flexible cables for good condition, and also where required, verification of earthing (grounding) continuity, and finally, a test must be conducted for the soundness of insulation between the current carrying parts, and any exposed metal that may be touched.
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PAT testing for businesses
It is the responsibility of all businesses to ensure that their electrical appliances are in safe working order for use in the environment in which they are being used.
PAT is an important part of any companies responsibility in order to maintain statutory health and safety compliance and when carried out correctly, can go towards preventing accidents or potential deaths within a companies working environment.
Businesses in the UK are expected to perform PAT testing regularly on portable appliances to comply with the following regulations:
- Health & Safety at Work Act of 1974
- The Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989
- The Provision an Use of Work Equipment Regulations of 1998
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations of 1999
PAT testing for landlords
The Scottish Government issued guidance in 2015 on electrical appliances in private rented properties.
The guidance states that private landlords in Scotland should ensure all electrical appliances provided by the landlord under the tenancy agreement are electrically safe. In order to do this, a competent person should be employed to PAT test all Landlord owned appliances.
Integrated Compliance Services will:
- check all electrical appliances provided under the tenancy agreement and apply pass labels to those deemed compliant.
- label any failed items with a fail label and advise landlords to have it replaced or repaired.
- Provide a detailed log of the results to the landlord showing the results for each appliance along with a PAT test certificate.
Integrated Compliance Services carry out Landlord PAT Testing throughout Scotland. If you are looking for PAT Testing for rental properties, then contact us now. We PAT test properties at an affordable cost and with as little disruption to your tenant as possible.
FAQ’s
Is Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) compulsory?
No. The law simply requires an employer to ensure that their electrical equipment is maintained in order to prevent danger. It does not say how this should be done or how often. Employers should take a risk-based approach, considering the type of equipment and what it is being used for. If it is used regularly and moved a lot e.g. a floor cleaner or a kettle, testing (along with visual checks) can be an important part of an effective maintenance regime giving employers confidence that they are doing what is necessary to help them meet their legal duties. HSE provides guidance on how to maintain equipment including the use of PAT.
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