Pat Testing Log Book: Portable Appliance Testing Book for Electrical Appliance Testers, PAT Test Certificate Book

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the manager thought about the type of portable equipment that was used in their shop and the level of risk that it might create; PAT testing certificates are provided to business owners after portable appliances have been successfully tested. The certificates show that the company is in compliance with regulations by having their portable equipment regularly inspected for damage and/or risks. The certificate serves as proof that the person responsible for maintaining equipment has taken steps necessary to ensure safety.

This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. Is the item moved? Damage is associated with movement… the more it is moved, the higher the risk value Many people use a simple Microsoft Excel Spreadheet to keep their PAT Testing Records - a sample you can use is here: PAT Testing Records Spreadsheet The electrical class and category of the item are the two main factors specific to the requirement for PAT testing. Electrical testing should be carried out in accordance with appliance classes, which are outlined in the IET code of practice. This applies to electrical equipment supplied at voltages up to and including 1000V AC or 1500V DC between conductors, or 600V AC or 900V DC between conductors and earth. Computers, printers and faxes were not moved around much and were positioned so that the cables could not become trapped, so the probability that items might be damaged was extremely low. The manager decided that they would be maintained by a visual inspection every 5 years.Offices, shops and hotels – Class 1 devices including IT equipment should be tested every 48 months. Portable equipment such as extension leads should be tested every 24 months. Handheld equipment should be tested every 12 months A high street travel agency thought about what it needed to do to maintain its portable electrical equipment. As their work generally included office work and dealing with customers the manager considered that health and safety risks would be generally low. The portable electrical equipment was used in a clean and dry shop by a small number of employees. In deciding what action was needed:

None of the remaining equipment in use was thought to present a high risk, so the manager decided that full portable appliance testing was not needed for these items.What is the item? Something which is handled e.g. a power tool, would be a higher risk item than a computer on a desk One of the most common questions we are asked is “how often do I need to do the PAT Testing?”. Without sounding flippant, the simple answer is it is up to you. PAT Testing should be carried out with a ‘risk based approach’. What is meant by that is you know your appliances, staff, work environment and methods better than anyone. It is therefore up to you to decide how much risk there will be from your appliances. You should carry out a Risk Assessment which will help you determine how often the PAT Testing needs to take place in the different areas of your company. Items such as electric drills, monitors, PCs, and kettles are all suitable for PAT testing. You should be aware that electrical appliances fall under categories I, II or III. Those in category 1 are rated as being the most dangerous, with those in category 3 being the least. The rating of the item will have a direct bearing on the need for PAT testing. You must ensure that all items in category 1 are PAT tested. Items in category 2 will only require an insulation test. However, testing won’t be necessary for items in category 3.