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Why is it so important to have your small appliances tested.

websitebuilder • 22 September 2020

In a busy office or guesthouse is normal that your appliances will be dropped, kicked or suffer general wear and tear. Plugs will become damaged and can lead to fire. 

Is Pat Testing Law?

The UK Health and Safety Executive along with insurance companies will expect you to perform PAT testing to ensure that you are compliant with certain regulations including:


Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974

The Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations of 1998

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations of 1999

Most insurance companies will also stipulate that Pat Testing is a requirement under their policies.

by Craig Willis 4 July 2023
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by Craig Willis 1 September 2022
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).
by Craig Willis 14 September 2021
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.
by Craig Willis 10 February 2021
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.
by Craig Willis 30 January 2021
The new IET code of conduct 5 (2021) states that It is now the brief holder for risk assessment to decide on the frequency of pat testing. If you are unsure in anyway please don't hesitate to get in touch.
by Craig Willis 30 January 2021
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.
by Pat Testing for Contruction sites 8 October 2020
It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the appliances on site are Pat Tested. This includes the Comfort hut or Cabin. HSE recomend that power tools are PAT tested every 3 months and cabin appliances every 12 months. Dorset Pat Testing, is yours due?
by Bournemouth Pat Testing 6 October 2020
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?
Pat Testing in Weymouth
by Dorset Pat Testing 6 October 2020
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.
by Craig Willis 30 September 2020
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 pubs is completely and recorded every 12 months. Dorset pat Testing, are you due?
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