PAT testing
H A S offers a service in Portable Appliance Testing (or PAT testing). We use only fully
trained competent engineers, using calibrated testing equipment. The engineers have full
liability insurance.
It is vital to provide a safe electrical environment for your staff and visitors by
including PAT-testing - failure to comply can result in prosecution and carries a
maximum penalty of £5000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment. Committing offences defined
by the Health Safety at Work Act 1974 can also result in penalties of up to £20000.
The Crown Court, however, can impose unlimited fines and imprisonment of up to 2 years.
PAT testing is essential!
The Government stresses the need for PAT testing in the new
'Fire Safety Risk Assessment - Offices and Shops' which states among other references
to electrics:
'If portable electrical equipment is used, including items brought into a workplace by
staff, then your fire risk assessment should ensure that it is visually inspected and
undergoes portable appliance testing ('PAT') at intervals suitable for the type of
equipment and its frequency of use (refer to HSE guidance).
If you employ people you need to be aware of your legal obligations towards your
employees.
Health and Safety at work 1974 puts the duty of care upon the employer to ensure the
safety of all persons using the work premises
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, As may be necessary to prevent danger,
all electrical equipment shall be maintained so as to prevent such danger.
Therefore PAT-testing is an important requirement in ensuring a safe electrical
environment.
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