INSURERS MEASURE YOUR PAT TESTING NEED BY RISK!
LOW RISK (annually tested)
Low risk 1
Equipment that is fastened of fixed to a support in a set location
Annual
Low risk 2
Premises not used very often
Annual
Low risk 3
Business equipment such as monitors, PC's Laptops, printers and photocopiers
Annual
Low/Medium
Medium 1
Equipment under 18kg that sits in one place but can be moved around easily
Annually
Medium Risk
Medium 1
Electrical items meant to be moved whilst connected to an energy supply
Medium 2
High Risk
High 1
Equipment held in the hand, power tools, hairdryers, hair straighteners, electric drills, 110v Adapters.
3 monthly
