Testing
Most people are unaware that about 99% of all failures are picked up by doing a visual inspection!
This involves opening every plug top, checking every fuse, tighten every screw terminal, tighten every clamp, check every cord.
A typical standard Portable Appliance Test.
Each item of Equipment Under Test (EUT) is visually inspected for faults and then, if required, tested with specialist equipment depending upon its construction. If the (EUT) is deemed to be safe, a pass label is placed on it showing the date it was tested and that it has passed the test. If it fails, a fail label is placed on it and the (EUT) must be removed from service immediately. Documents will then be prepared for you to keep as a record of what electrical equipment has been inspected, including the test results along with a "Test Certificate" if applicable.
An appliance "Risk Assessment" as recommended by the new guidelines can also be carried out at the same time. As an I.O.S.H. trained risk assessor, I can save you time and hassle from doing these risk assessments yourself. The service I offer includes guidance on the initial frequency of future inspections and re-testing, if required.
The new "Risk Assessment" approach to "Portable Appliance Testing" will put YOU, and not your current tester, in control of your testing regime, and could save you a lot of unnecessary testing and expense.
Note: Under the new guidelines certain Class II appliances DO NOT require a full combined inspection and testing. A formal visual check by the owner/responsible person can be all that is required, provided that the result is recorded, and kept as evidence.
As well as the "Formal" Visual Checks mentioned above, the following electrical tests may be required depending upon the construction of the (EUT):
(i) Earth bond continuity tests
(ii) Insulation resistance testing
(iii) Functional checks
This involves opening every plug top, checking every fuse, tighten every screw terminal, tighten every clamp, check every cord.
A typical standard Portable Appliance Test.
Each item of Equipment Under Test (EUT) is visually inspected for faults and then, if required, tested with specialist equipment depending upon its construction. If the (EUT) is deemed to be safe, a pass label is placed on it showing the date it was tested and that it has passed the test. If it fails, a fail label is placed on it and the (EUT) must be removed from service immediately. Documents will then be prepared for you to keep as a record of what electrical equipment has been inspected, including the test results along with a "Test Certificate" if applicable.
An appliance "Risk Assessment" as recommended by the new guidelines can also be carried out at the same time. As an I.O.S.H. trained risk assessor, I can save you time and hassle from doing these risk assessments yourself. The service I offer includes guidance on the initial frequency of future inspections and re-testing, if required.
The new "Risk Assessment" approach to "Portable Appliance Testing" will put YOU, and not your current tester, in control of your testing regime, and could save you a lot of unnecessary testing and expense.
Note: Under the new guidelines certain Class II appliances DO NOT require a full combined inspection and testing. A formal visual check by the owner/responsible person can be all that is required, provided that the result is recorded, and kept as evidence.
As well as the "Formal" Visual Checks mentioned above, the following electrical tests may be required depending upon the construction of the (EUT):
(i) Earth bond continuity tests
(ii) Insulation resistance testing
(iii) Functional checks