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Portable appliance testing includes a thorough visual inspection of the appliance to check for:
- Damage to the flex
- Damaged to the plug and casing (overheating, burn marks, discoloration)
- An incorrectly wired plug
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- An incorrectly rated fuse
A series of tests are then performed. Depending on the classification ( See Appliance Classification ) of the equipment these tests may include:
- Earth continuity testing
- Insulation resistance
- Polarity test
- Earth leakage test
- Operational test
Our Trained & Certified testers follow a standardized testing procedure, designed to thoroughly test the safety of all your appliances. Our procedure wholly conforms to the code of practice laid out by the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) - the standards body responsible for PAT testing.
As all appliances need to be unplugged for testing, testing can be carried out outside of normal working hours ensuring there is no effect on staff productivity.
Appliances are discreetly labelled with the result of the test (pass or fail). Any remedial action that can be taken during testing (repairing plugs/fuses etc) will be carried out at that time . More complex faults or damage are reported to the business manager.
As a final assurance for the quality of our testing, all contracts are underwritten with full public liability insurance, allowing you to concentrate on your business objectives safe in the knowledge that your working environment is in good condition and complies with current regulations. |
