PAT Testing – Are You Breaking The Law
The Law
In all domestic premises; ALL electrical equipment must be regularly checked and maintained to prevent DANGER
– Regulation 4(2) Electricity at Work Regulation
Who Is Responsible – (& Guilty if not done)?
- The users – (not just employees – visitors also)
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Maintenance staff
- Company Directors
- BASICALLY EVERYONE
Who Can Carry Out PAT Testing?
Somebody who is competent = i.e. A sufficiently trained person!
THIS IS NOT JUST FOR ELECTRICIANS – ANYONE CAN BE TRAINED UP!
Historically – this was the remit of handymen/caretakers HOWEVER, we have laso trained teachers/ managers / maintenance staff etc…
2 day CITY & GUILD ACCREDITED COURSES DELIVERED
C&G2377-22 – Level 3 Award in In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equiptment
C&G2377-32 – Level 3 Award in management Requirements for Maintenance of Electrical Equiptment