Portable Appliance Testing
Portable Appliance Testing Made Simple
Every business uses electrical appliances of some kind, making Portable Appliance Testing vital. At Value Testing Services, we can offer competitive PAT Testing to keep businesses safe and compliant in the most hassle-free way.
PAT Testing gives you peace of mind by identifying electrical faults and offering advice to make sure your business avoids dangerous accidents. A record of testing will help with any insurance claims and allow you to avoid nasty fines, so make sure you’re covered with Value Testing Services. Call 07585998630 now for guidance on your PAT Testing needs and a free, no obligation quote.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement?
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 make it your responsibility to make sure all your electrical equipment is safe to use. So you should regularly inspect, test and maintain electrical appliances to make sure they’re compliant.
If you don’t do this, you could be putting yourself, your employees and your business at risk.
What is tested in a PAT test?
We carry out a number of inspections and tests:
1. A visual examination – We look for any damage to the appliance that may cause it to be faulty. This is an incredibly important part as most fails happen at this stage.
2. An in-depth inspection and test – This helps us pick up on any damage that may not be immediately visible. It includes earth continuity, lead polarity and insulation resistance checks.
3. Once we’ve completed these tests, we conduct a function check to ensure that everything works as it should do.