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PAT Testing or portable appliance testing, is an important part of any health and safety at work policy, and is a legal requirement.

The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) places the legal obligation in the following circumstances:
  • 1. Where appliances are used by employees;
  • 2. Where the public may use appliances in establishments such as hospitals, schools, hotels, shops etc.;
  • 3. Where appliances are supplied or hired;
  • 4. Where appliances are repaired or serviced.


Various appliances require PAT Testing include;
• Portable appliances such as a vacuum cleaner, toaster, food mixer;
• Moveable equipment such as an air conditioning unit;
• Hand-help equipment including hair dryers;
• Stationary equipment and appliance such as fridges and freezers;
• Fixed equipment such as bathroom heaters;
• Information technology products, including PC's, photocopiers and printers;
• Built-in appliances such as cookers, which need extra protectional from electrical shocks.

Equipment is required to be tested in the following circumstances;
  • 1. Type Testing to an appropriate standard;
  • 2. Production testing;
  • 3. In-Service testing;
  • 4. Testing after repair.

For more information on PAT Testing, telephone us today on 020 8447 0878.