Pat Testing in Pubs
Craig Willis • 30 September 2020
Pat Testing For Pubs

Do pubs require PAT Testing?
Answer YES
Under the health and safety at work at Work Act 1974. The duty of care falls upon the employer to ensure the safety of all persons using the work premises. This is includes any self employed staff sub contracted to your care home. In addition under The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 states: As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall me maintained so as to prevent, so far as reasonably practicable, such danger. In addition, The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 States. "Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.

Since November 2020 It is the responsibility of the person in control of risk assessment (risk assessment comes under the the health and safety act) to have in place a PAT test certificate regardless of the size of business. It is important to check with your insurance provider the frequency of testing. If you have employees it is necessary to adhere to the electrical safety regulations as set out in current standards as governed by the Electricity at Work Regulations ACT (1989).

Is Pat Testing Law? Pat Testing is a term that is used to describe the process of electrical testing. Electrical testing of appliances and electrical infrastructure is a legal requirement. There are 4 different laws that include levels of electrical safety. the rule of thumb is that if you employ people, or work in anyway with the general public, that as duty holder for risk inspection and health and safety you must comply with electrical safety laws. If you wish for further clarification contact the HSE.

This has been a subject that has been avoided for many years, however we now have further clarity from the IET and it reads. "It is the Duty holder for risk assessment to assess the risk of harm to the employee regardless of where they work from. They must take into consideration when assessing the frequency of use and the environment they are working in. This includes working on building sites or employees working out of their own home or office. It is up to the employer if they are providing equipment or are subcontracting to make sure their equipment is electrically compliant and safe to use. Dorset Pat testing offer a bespoke annual maintenance package for employers, that includes an annual inspection, documented report and working evaluation.

Yes, it is a legal requirement that all High Multiple Occupancy dwellings are Annually Pat Tested. At Dorset Pat Testing, we Test, Document and annualise our testing so you do not have to remember each year. Our system will contact you 11 months after your inspection to remind you to book your next test.

Under The health and Safety at work Act, The Electricity at work regulation act, The management of health and safety at work regulations and the Provision and use of work equipment regulations, it is a legal requirement to make sure your appliances are fit for purpose. It is advisable that pat testing is completed and recorded every 12 months. Dorset pat Testing, is yours due?

Under The health and Safety at work Act, The Electricity at work regulation act, The management of health and safety at work regulations and the Provision and use of work equipment regulations, it is a legal requirement to make sure your appliances are fit for purpose. It is advisable that pat testing in care homes is completely and recorded every 12 months. Dorset pat Testing, is yours due?