Pat Testing Logbook: Portable Appliance Testing Forms/Sheets | Electrical Appliance Safety Certificate - Large A4 Size | Record Over 3000 Tests (UK)

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Electrical Heating, Ventilation & Control (356) Apply Electrical Heating, Ventilation & Control filter Having a representative for the industry on the panel at every meeting and discussion along the way has ensured that the new book has been written with the PAT tester in mind. Businesses that offer accommodations, including holiday rentals, flats, and even boats, also need to comply with the requirement, especially if they have class one appliances such as kettles, microwaves, and washing machines. PAT testing certificates are provided to business owners after portable appliances have been successfully tested. The certificates show that the company is in compliance with regulations by having their portable equipment regularly inspected for damage and/or risks. The certificate serves as proof that the person responsible for maintaining equipment has taken steps necessary to ensure safety. Once complete, the certificates can be saved to provide a secure and easily accessible record of the results obtained, and can also be saved as a pdf to be printed out on plain paper using a standard office printer. The results are professionally presented, high quality certificates and reports that comply with BS7671 Appendix 6 Model Forms and the latest Code of Practice for Portable Appliance Testing.

PAT testing forms are provided only by approved contractors who are registered with the NICEIC/ECA. Persons performing testing who are permitted to offer PAT testing certificates have to be deemed competent to perform these tests. Many people use a simple Microsoft Excel Spreadheet to keep their PAT Testing Records - a sample you can use is here: PAT Testing Records Spreadsheet The electrical class and category of the item are the two main factors specific to the requirement for PAT testing. Electrical testing should be carried out in accordance with appliance classes, which are outlined in the IET code of practice. This applies to electrical equipment supplied at voltages up to and including 1000V AC or 1500V DC between conductors, or 600V AC or 900V DC between conductors and earth. Yes, you have a joint responsibility with your employee to maintain any equipment used by your employee for their job, including personal laptops, desk lighting, fans or any other electrical equipment they use, including leased items like photocopiers. Who should be responsible for PAT testing in the workplace?Technically, all organizations that use electrical appliances in their place of work are required to undergo PAT testing, from private companies to health clubs and universities. Businesses are labelled as high, medium, or low risk based on three factors, the risk level of the environment, the type of equipment used, and who uses them. Professionals expected to perform testing duties will ideally complete the PAT testing course. It will also be necessary to invest in appropriate PAT testing equipment. How Often Should Equipment Be PAT Tested? Find out more about Class I and Class II electrical items How often do I need a PAT test? (In service inspection and testing of electrical equipment)

Our very own Tim James (PAT Testing Expert) has been on the panel since it was formed, around 2-years ago, and has attended countless meetings, read many drafts and has had direct involvement in all stages of the production. Through Tim, PATTA has been able to stay involved and up to date with every development, and been able to have an input in what needs to be included, what didn’t and what needed to be changed.The 5th Edition has been written by author, James Eade; the Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association has been involved directly in the writing of it. Advanced PAT testing kits are suitable for users with a high level of technical knowledge and expertise. These advanced systems are particularly well suited to facilities management, as they allow for the recording of the location and test status of equipment and appliances. Some of these systems can also transfer the test results to computers for digital interpretation. Test records can be maintained with PAT software. The majority of these fires are completely preventable, and ensuring electrical equipment is maintained and is safe to use is a key way for businesses to prevent electrical fires. Not only can fires cause loss of life or serious injury, but they can also destroy equipment and premises.

Prior to the manual PAT test, a formal visual inspection of the equipment should be carried out. According to the HSE, this process usually flags up around 90% of problems and it can be carried out by a competent member of staff with the relevant training, or a professional. A significant change is a complete review of the frequency of testing, currently exampled in Table 7.1 of the 4th Edition. This table has been removed from the 5th Edition. There are no rules around how often your equipment needs a PAT test. It is entirely down to the ‘duty holder’ (the person tasked with responsibility for electrical equipment) to assess the risk level and decide on the frequency of inspections. This is usually determined by the type of equipment, how often it is being used and whether the working environment is considered high risk or low risk.The forthcoming 5th Edition of the Code aims to better cover the original intent of managing electrical equipment in the workplace that is not covered under other maintenance regimes, such as the electrical installation itself (e.g. covered by the EICR). Who uses the item? A trained member of staff is a lower risk than an untrained member of the public