Pat testing regulations

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the duty of care on both the employers and workers to ensure the safety of all persons to ensure that the work premises. Each employer is obliged to ensure that the equipment is in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good condition. The PUWER 1998 covers most risks arising from the use of work equipment. With regard to the risks from electricity, compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 is likely to achieve compliance with the PUWER 1998.

The electrical safety of these installations is dealt with only under the Electricity at Work Regulations. Combined the health and safety act, the PUWER and the Electricity at work regs state that all electrical appliances in a place of work should be maintained and tested for good working orderPat testing or portable appliance testing is an important component of any health and safety policy. The Electricity at Work Regulations place a legal responsibility of employers, employees and the self in order to comply with the provisions of and take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that no danger results from the use of these devices. This in fact requires the implementation of a systematic and regular program of maintenance, inspection and testing. The scope of the inspection and testing is required, depending on the risk of the device failed, which in turn depends on the type of device, the type of usage and the environment in which they are used. The inspection and testing of electrical equipment in-service "(usually called Portable appliance testing or PAT) was introduced, so that companies and organizations in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations. The test consists of two separate activities, a visual inspection for damage and poor electrical standards to review and verify a series of tests instrument for less obvious electrical faults.