PAT
Testing Frequency Table:
Notes: |
1 |
The formal
visual inspection may form
part of the combined
inspection and tests when
they coincide, and is to be
recorded. |
2 |
110V earthed
centre-tapped supply. 230V
portable or hand-held
equipment is required to be
supplied via a 30mA RCD and
inspections and tests
carried out more frequently. |
3 |
For some
equipment such as children’s
rides a daily check may be
necessary. |
4 |
By
supervisor/teacher/member of
staff. |
5 |
Equipment
provided in hotels rooms is
equipment used by the
public. Equipment in hotels
(in table) is considered to
be equipment in hotels used
by the hotel staff. |
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• |
It is normally not necessary
to test new items of
equipment as the
manufacturer has already
tested them. |
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• |
The information on suggested
initial frequencies given
above is more detailed and
specific than HSE guidance,
but is not considered to be
inconsistent with it. |
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S
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Stationary Equipment
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IT
|
Information Technology
Equipment
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M
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Movable Equipment
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P
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Portable Equipment
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H
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Hand-Held Equipment
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Through our
years of experience we have
found the frequencies of PAT
Testing suggested give a
good working program and are
sufficient to ensure the
safety of electrical
appliances, however it has
to be emphasized that the
frequency of testing should
be determined by carrying
out a risk assessment which
Osborne & Collins can
conduct for you free of
charge. |