There is a legal requirement to keep any electrical items that have the potential to cause injury maintained to a safe standard. PAT Testing ensures you are taking steps to met this legal requirement.
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained in a safe condition and The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) places such an obligation in the following circumstances:
- Where appliances are used by employees
- Where the general public may use appliances in establishments such as hospitals, schools, colleges, hotels, shops, universities etc
- Where appliances are repaired
- Where appliances are supplied or hired