Maintenance Division - Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing)
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Pat testing is an integral part of any health and safety policy for office environments and all public used equipment and is the responsibility of the employer under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) that only equipment suitable for use is available.
The Health and Safety Executive estimated that 25% of all reportable electrical incidents involve faulty portable appliances. The level and frequency of testing is variable however a guideline from the IEE suggests the following:
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Office and Retail
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Visual Test
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Inspection & Test
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Stationary Equipment
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24 Months
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48 Months
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IT Equipment
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24 Months
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48 Months
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Movable Equipment
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12 Months
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24 Months
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Portable Equipmen
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12 Months
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24 Months
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Hand Held Equipment
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6 Months
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12 Months
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Public Use Equipment
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Visual Test
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Inspection & Test
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Stationary Equipment
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Monthly
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12 Months
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IT Equipment
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Monthly
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12 Months
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Movable Equipment
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Weekly
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6 Months
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Portable Equipment
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Weekly
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6 Months
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Hand Held Equipment
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Weekly
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6 Months
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Bournes of London we can offer a complete PAT Testing service:
- An initial site visit to identify the items that will require testing and any specific client requirements.
- A full testing service complete with service stickers including a full record of all items tested.
- A service schedule to identify future test dates and a reminder letter and phone call a fortnight before expiry.
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