Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Most electrical safety defects can be …

It's a myth that all portable electrical appliances in a low-risk environment, such as an office, need to have a portable appliance test (PAT) every year. The law simply requires employers to …

It outlines a recommended maintenance plan based on a straightforward, inexpensive system of user checks, formal visual inspection and testing. For low-risk environments please refer to …

Portable appliance testing (PAT) What ‘PAT testing’ is and what the law says about testing equipment

Equipment is aimed at practitioners contracted to carry out portable appliance testing, students undertaking the appropriate qualifications and/or examinations, facility managers etc.

Electrical test equipment for use by electricians ; Electrical safety at work; Work on electrical equipment, machinery or installations; HSE Books +44 (0)333 202 5070; Translated leaflets; …

Arrange inspecting and testing of fixed wiring installations to minimise deterioration leading to danger. This should cover circuits from the meter and consumer unit supplying: light switches; …

HSE and electrical safety. Under UK law the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSW Act) in Great Britain or the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 in Northern …

The combined inspection and test could be a Portable Appliance Test (PAT), or a detailed test with a more sophisticated instrument. You should make sure that the person carrying out the …

HSE have produced guidance on electrical safety that is suitable for a wide range of industries and technical competencies. The information produced by HSE is either free for immediate …