IET Code of Practice Update

The Code of Practice for PAT testing from the IET has been updated and is now in its fourth edition.

The IET update their code publications to ensure that regulation guidelines are followed, to help businesses understand their obligations with regards PAT testing, and to help PAT testing engineers carry out PAT procedures effectively within the Code of Practice Guidelines

The new updated version of this publication allows anyone who has responsibility for electrical appliances in a workplace to be able to clearly identify the level of testing needed for the appliances in their work environment.

Taking the approach of ‘proportionate risk’, things like the usage, type and environment of an appliance are considered when deciding how often PAT tests need to be carried out.

These updates to the Code of Practice have come about because of the recommendations set out in the Lofstedt Report into health and safety legislation in November 2011.

These updates should encourage clarity and ensure that PAT tests aren’t carried out too often or too little.

What’s your opinion of these updates?

Written by Sara Thomson