PAT Testing Risk Assessment and PAT Testing Regulations

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 apply to all work activities involving electrical equipment. These regulations impose a legal duty on employers, self-employed, and employees to manage risks arising from the use of electricity. Risk control measures should be proportionate and based on a risk assessment. This involves identifying hazards and implementing sensible measures to manage these risks in the workplace. (EAWR) The Electricity at Work Regulations, state that all electrical systems should be constructed, maintained and used in such a manner as to prevent danger and in consequence inspection & testing of systems (portable appliances are systems) is needed in order to determine if maintenance is needed. This must be carried out by a competent person ( A competent person is somebody who has had, and receives regular ongoing training) and is up to date with current PAT Testing regulations, set out in the IET Code of Practice for in service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment.

Duty Holder

This is anyone (employer, employee, self employed person etc.) who has control of an electrical system. Control in this sense means designing, installing, working with or maintaining such systems. Duty holders have a legal responsibility to ensure their own safety and the safety of others whilst in control of an electrical system. Anyone who inspects and tests an electrical system is, in law, a duty holder and must be competent to undertake such work.

H&SWA Refers to the above regulation 16 of the Electricity at Work Act and in addition states that every employer must carry out a risk assessment to ensure that employees and those not in his/her employ are not subject to danger.

(Puwer) Work equipment must be constructed in such a way that it is suitable for the purpose for which it is to be used. Once again the employer is responsible for these arrangements.

We offer electrical appliance testing services for homes, businesses, and industrial facilities. Our team of PAT Testing experts can perform regular inspection & testing maintenance of your electrical appliance equipment to help prevent breakdowns and prolong the life & safety of your electrical equipment. Our team of engineers adhere to all current portable appliance testing regulations.

Every year over 1,000 workplace accidents and 30 fatalities are reported to the HSE

UK fire statistics clearly show that faulty electrical appliances and leads are the single most common case of fires in non- residential buildings.

PAT Testing - Portable appliance testing - Electrical Inspection & testing has proved to reduce the fire and electrical shock safety risk in the work place.

Ensuring Compliance with Fire Safety Regulations 

While PAT testing is not legally mandated, it is recognised as the best practice for demonstrating compliance. It should also be noted that most insurance companies require electrical appliance testing to be carried out and may ask for a current PAT Test Certificate.