Portable appliance testing - FAQs

What is PAT Testing?
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is a vital part of a company or individuals responsibility to health and safety. This is done using a series of specialised testing procedures on your portable appliances.

Is Portable Appliance Testing a legal requirement?
PAT Testing or portable appliance testing is a specialized process of testing all portable electrical appliances to ensure they are safe to use. It is a legal requirement, and your responsibility as an employer, to make sure that all electrical appliances in the workplace are regularly maintained and in good repair. It is therefore recommended good practice to test the appliances are safe to use by means of PAT Testing.

Is PAT testing disruptive?
UKSM PAT testers work swiftly and efficiently to minimise any disruption in the workplace by only disconnecting items as they are tested.

Does PAT Testing affect insurance cover?
Insurance companies assume when giving cover that there is compliance with all necessary regulations. An insurance company may reduce, delay or even refuse to pay a claim for damage if an appliance that has not been tested is the cause.

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Last update on Tuesday 12th October 2010