Portable Appliance Testing - PAT Testing

It is now law that all employers have all of their portable appliances periodically tested. This is called PAT Testing. 

These tests results are all recorded electronically. All portable appliances that pass the test get a label adhered to their flex. This identifies to the user that the appliance is safe. 

Test records must be kept for 5 years and made available to HSA inspectors. The HSA have the power to issue heavy on the spot fines for non compliance.

For further information on PAT Testing, please download this document:

Portable Appliance Testing Explained