There are many common myths about portable appliance testing (PAT) - find out the key facts about the inspection and testing of portable electrical equipment here.

It outlines a recommended maintenance plan based on a straightforward, inexpensive system of user checks, formal visual inspection and testing. For low-risk environments please refer to …

It's a myth that all portable electrical appliances in a low-risk environment, such as an office, need to have a portable appliance test (PAT) every year. The law simply requires employers to …

The combined inspection and test could be a Portable Appliance Test (PAT), or a detailed test with a more sophisticated instrument. You should make sure that the person carrying out the …

Portable appliance testing (PAT) What ‘PAT testing’ is and what the law says about testing equipment

Anyone with control of non-domestic premises, such as a village or community halls, has legal responsibilities under health and safety law.

You can find out if your electrical equipment is safe by carrying out suitable checks, such as inspection and / or testing. The level of inspection and / or testing should depend upon the risks.

The person would need to know how to use the test equipment correctly. Providing the appropriate test procedures are rigorously followed and acceptance criteria are clearly defined, …

The purpose of this guidance is to highlight what can be done by dutyholders to achieve electrical safety compliance with the duties imposed by the Regulations. It is relevant to all work …

Listed below are some commonly used electrical standards and approved codes of practice. Additional standards and codes of practice would generally be needed to satisfy a specific …