In order to avoid injury, UK law requires employers to ensure PAT testing in the workplace is carried to check that their electrical items are properly maintained. It does not specify how or how often this should be done.
Employers must take a risk-based method, considering the type of appliances and what they are being used for. Testing (along with visual checks) can be an important part of an effective maintenance regime, giving employers confidence that they are doing what is needed to help them meet their legal obligations if it is used frequently and moved a lot, such as a floor cleaner or a kettle.
Sense PAT Testing Birmingham offers a consultancy service that includes detailed recommendations on how often PAT testing in the workplace should be performed.
Allowing employees to become complacent and taking the security of their devices for granted is not a good idea.
Make sure that staff are properly trained in the correct use of portable appliances, including how to identify the early warnings of an unsafe cable, faulty port, or damaged socket.
Prevention is always better than cure when it comes to personnel and fire safety. You can continue operating with a lot more peace of mind if you stick to the schedule (which is usually every 12 months) for when PAT Testing should be performed again under normal use conditions.
PAT testing and inspections are only a small part of the overall fire safety precautions that your company should follow. PAT testing and drills, as well as smoke detector testing and drills, visual appliance inspection, fire extinguisher testing and maintenance, and other regular safety duties, should be clearly described in your Fire Risk Assessment.
Sense PAT Testing conduct portable appliance tests in and around Birmingham. To discuss your requirements, get in touch today on 0121 371 0901
