Protest Compliance Group Ltd
PAT Testing
Portable Appliance Testing, known as PAT Testing, involves the testing and visual inspection of movable electrical items that are plugged into a power socket within the workplace.
Why you need PAT Testing
PAT Testing allows you to comply with the law that states that all electrical equipment that is provided by your business must be maintained to a safe standard.
First and foremost, PAT Testing is the best method to safeguard all visitors and the workforce from electrical harm caused by faulty electrical equipment.
Protecting your building and the people within it, PAT Testing plays an important role in not just protecting occupants, but also protecting the building from electrical hazard too.
Did you know?
PAT Testing also includes microwave testing,
known as Microwave Leakage Testing
A microwave leakage test is the testing of microwave ovens for microwave radiation leakage.
What is PAT Testing?
Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use.
Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination but some types of defect can only be found by testing, following an initial visual inspection.
Any clear signs of wear and tear defects that our engineers encounter whilst conducting PAT Testing shall be captured on camera and appear in the report for your perusal.
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What do we use?
All onsite engineers use only the best Seaward Apollo 600 PAT Testing equipment.
Our hi-tech Apollo 600 testers enable our teams to capture testing data in bulk and distribute this information onto our Patguard system.
Patguard then stores all site data, with individual codes that can be tracked by ourselves and the client.
Images are also available when highlighting faults that our engineers identify on site.
What portable appliances require PAT Testing?
Portable appliances that may require PAT testing include any equipment that can connect to a fixed installation or generator, using a cable, socket, or plug.
Any portable electrical appliances or equipment will qualify for PAT testing.
If your business uses appliances that are not typically considered portable but are plugged into a power source, they also need PAT testing. This includes items like dishwashers, industrial machinery, or built-in refrigerators.
Currently, there are no regulations specifying which items must undergo PAT testing. It is a common misconception that portable appliances must be moveable. Any item or appliance that plugs into a socket should be PAT tested, regardless of its size.
