What is Portable Appliance Testing?

Portable Appliance Testing “PAT Testing” (the correct term being In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment) is carried out on a routine basis to determine whether the particular item of equipment is in a safe condition for continued use.

When people work with electrical appliances, health and safety regulations state that the appliance must be safe, to prevent harm to the workers. Many types of equipment require testing at regular intervals to ensure continual safety; the interval between tests depending on both the type of appliance and the environment it is used in. PAT testing is therefore an important part of a company’s or individual’s responsibility to health and safety.