PAT testing

PAT testing must be carried out across a range of electrical appliances and equipment in order to ensure that they are safe to use. Although many electrical safety defects can typically be found through visual examination, there are some faults that can only be found through PAT Testing. Our experts will be able to carry out a PAT test on any number of items, so you can be sure that your business meets health and safety requirements. Before you search for PAT testing near me, call the professionals at Able Group.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 make it a legal requirement for electrical equipment to be regularly maintained to prevent danger in the workplace. While the law does not state how this should be done or how often, inspections of electrical equipment should be arranged at least yearly to protect employees. For example, the Health and Safety Executive suggests that PAT testing on construction site tools should be carried out monthly. The same frequency would not apply to an office desk lamp, which would usually require a yearly PAT test.