
How Often Should I PAT Test?
PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) tests are essential for ensuring the safety of electrical items used within a business or a premises. Although they are not a legal requirement in their own right, health and safety regulations mean that conducting regular PAT tests on electrical equipment is very important, ensuring the safety of yourself, your staff, your tenants and the public.
PAT tests, in these cases, don’t just protect people, they also ensure you are fully compliant with crucial regulations including:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
- The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (1998)
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999)