Businesses Must Have Pat Testing On Their Appliances
To comply with the Electricity At Work Regulations businesses must have regular pat testing. This is required because, during everyday use, electrical appliances can become worn or damaged. Irregular or inadequate maintenance can result in electrical appliances becoming unsafe so a proper maintenance schedule is essential for businesses. PAT Testing is therefore a documented method of electrical maintenance which companies are required to undertake on all their portable appliances. A definition of a portable appliance, according to the Electricity At Work Regulations, is any piece of electrical equipment that can be moved from area to area and reconnected to the supply via a plug and socket system.