Sunderland Electrical Services
Portable-Appliance-Testing.co.uk
07852 488558 | (0191) 548 0438
info@portable-appliance-testing.co.uk
For PAT services across the North East, contact the skilled and experienced team at Portable Appliance Testing today and we’ll offer you a free quote.
Our Customers
We serve schools, churches and care homes, and any other businesses looking for a fast, cost-effective service to take care of all PAT obligations.
Why Is It Important?
Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination, but some types of defects can only be found by testing. However, it is essential to understand that visual examination is an essential part of the process because some types of electrical safety issues can't be detected by testing alone.
A relatively brief user check (based upon simple training and perhaps assisted by the use of a brief checklist) can be a very useful part of any electrical maintenance regime. However, more formal visual inspection and testing by a competent person may also be required at appropriate intervals, depending upon the type of equipment and the environment in which it is used.
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained in a safe condition. However, the Regulations do not specify what needs to be done, by whom or how frequently (i.e., they don't make inspection or testing of electrical appliances a legal requirement, nor do they make it a legal requirement to undertake this annually).
The frequency of inspection and testing depends upon the type of equipment and the environment it is used in. For example, a power tool used on a construction site should be examined more frequently than a lamp in a hotel bedroom. For guidance on suggested frequencies of inspection and testing, see: Maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment.
What Our Customers Say
"We have 5 schools in our network and we have used the service since 2009. We've never had any issues and we are always happy with the service and price"
Ian, Schools Facilities Manager
"We have over 20 care facilities all tested on time and we are always pleased with the quality of work and professionalism shown to our residents and staff"
Aris, Care Home Director
"I've enjoyed a great relationship with the team for 2 years now. They have tested on evenings and weekends with no additional costs which is great for my budget"
Deb, Care Home Manager
