PAT Testing

When was the last time you had the electrical appliances at your Oxford premises PAT tested?

There is a legal obligation for companies to protect the health and safety of their employees. PAT testing – Portable Appliance Testing – helps you to meet these obligations by ensuring that your electrical appliances are safe to use. Hawtin Electrical offer full PAT testing services to businesses across Oxford.  

What is PAT Testing? 

PAT testing is the visual and electronic inspection of electrical appliances and equipment. It involves a series of tests that ensure an electrical appliance is operating safely. PAT testing helps you as an employer fulfil your legal obligations to keep your employees safe. PAT testing applies to electrical devices of all sizes that are either hardwired or connected to a plug socket. PAT testing involves the use of specialized testing tools to check insulation resistance, lead polarity, earth continuity and more. 

Who can perform PAT Testing? 

PAT testing should legally be carried out by a “competent person”. In practice this means the person should have: 

• A working knowledge of electricity.
• Experience of electrical work.
• Understanding and experience of the appliance they are testing.
• Understanding of the hazards of working with electricity and knowledge of the precautions they should take. 

A qualified electrician is the obvious choice to carry out the PAT testing at your Oxford premises. They meet all the criteria, and you can be assured they will take your employees safety seriously. 

What happens during PAT Testing? 

When your electrician arrives to carry out your PAT Testing at your Oxford property they will begin with a visual inspection, looking for any signs of wear or damage. All plug sockets will be inspected for loose connections or faulty fuses. They will ensure your appliances have been installed correctly. There are a range of tests that your electrician will perform on all your electrical equipment. These electronic tests will highlight any faults or damage. These tests will also show if there are any voltage, current or frequency problems. 

After your appliance has been PAT tested your electrician will label the item. This label will be highly visible and will indicate whether the appliance passed or failed. It will also show the test date, when the next PAT testing is due an appliance ID number. After all your appliances have been inspected, you’ll receive a PAT certificate with all the test-related recordings from your electrician. 

If you would like to arrange for a fully qualified, experienced electrician to perform PAT testing for your Oxford area business, Hawtin Electrical are here to help. Our friendly, professional and reliable electricians will be happy to discuss all your PAT testing needs. Contact us today.