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What is PAT Testing?

The term PAT testing stands for portable appliance testing and is the process by which the testing of appliances takes place. This is done because the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 state that:

“As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger.”

This means that employers and those responsible for the work environment are required to maintain appliances to prevent dangers.

In order to fulfil this legal requirement, PAT testing is carried out and records are kept of maintenance and tests throughout the life of the appliance.

These results are kept to ensure that the equipment condition is watched, the effectiveness of maintenance policies can be assessed and to ensure that effective systems are in place.

A trained and qualified PAT Technician will carry out this procedure for businesses to ensure they continue to stay within the regulations.

We have courses throughout the UK to enable you to become qualified and help businesses stay within these legal requirements. Browse the course location pages on the left to find out more.

Written by Sara Thomson

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