This is a 96 page illustrated guide to PAT testing, which incorporates the changes to the Code of Practice 4th Edition. Whether you are new to PAT testing, or need an up-to-date reference, this guide is for you.
The guidebook looks at what the current requirements are, how to identify appliance types, tests that need to be carried out and how to maintain accurate records. In addition, there is a technical section on the tests and examples of common appliances and how they should be tested.
Table of Contents
Overview
Why do we have to PAT Test?
Health & Safety Executive Guidelines
Planning
Getting ready
Class of equipment
Types of electrical appliances
Work environments
How often do you maintain equipment
Doing the Work
Test records and labels
User checks
Formal visual inspection
Fuses
Testing
PAT Testing: Technical Information
Earth Continuity test
Insulation Resistance test
Earth Leakage test
Other tests
PAT Testers
Test Examples
Electric kettles and other kitchen appliances
Electric fans and heaters
Lamps and other household appliances
Microwave ovens
Power Tools and other workshop appliances
Desktop PCs, laptops, monitors and office IT equipment
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