What is the legal requirement for PAT testing?
There is currently no legal requirement to PAT test but employers are legally required to create a safe working environment and PAT testing is a great risk management strategy.
Is PAT testing required every year?
Class 1 equipment (general IT equipment) should be tested every 4 years. Portable equipment such as extension leads should be tested every 2 years. Handheld and more frequently used and transported equipment should be tested every 12 months due to the increased risk of damage.
How often is PAT testing required in Ireland?
Irish Law states that all Appliances must be tested on an annually basis and the guidelines below are only for reference. It is at the clients discretion to decide on the frequency of testing outside the annual tests.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement 2020?
Although PAT testing is not a legal requirement, all workplaces are required to maintain electrical equipment in a safe condition. All workplaces must legally ensure the health and safety of employees and the wider public. Because of this, any workplace that has any electrical equipment could benefit from PAT testing.
How do I get a pat certificate?
To get your certificate simply sit the online examination and on successful completion you will be awarded the certificate. The certificate will open on your screen and you can print it from your own computer.
Can anyone do a PAT test?
Anybody can carry out PAT testing as long as they have completed appropriate training which has given them enough knowledge and practical experience to be considered competent.
Do companies have to do PAT testing?
No. The law simply requires an employer to ensure that their electrical equipment is maintained in order to prevent danger.
What is a PAT test?
A PAT test is a routine inspection of some types of electrical appliance to check they are safe to use. Its purpose is to prevent electrical accidents in the workplace. A full PAT test should include both a visual inspection and a more in-depth check using specialist PAT testing equipment.
Are there any pass PAT Testing courses across the UK?
PAT Testing Training Courses Across the UK PASS are a national training company with many years experience training people in PAT testing. We carry out PAT testing courses throughout the UK so there is always one near you regardless of where you are. However, despite this, sometimes there are still difficulties getting to a venue.
Who is a competent person for PAT testing?
According to PAT testing legislation, a competent person is someone who has experience or knowledge of being able to check and test appliances for safety purposes.
What is a portable electrical appliances (PAT) test?
PAT testing law requires that all landlords, employers and even self-employed individuals make sure that their portable electrical appliances are safe and are suitable and used for the purposes intended.