[57north-discuss] PAT Testing

[Carl Anderson]

So the important bits:

There is no legal requirement to label equipment that has been inspected or
tested, nor is there a requirement to keep records of these activities.

The person doing testing work needs to competent to do it. In many low-risk
environments, a sensible (competent) member of staff can undertake visual
inspections if they have enough knowledge and training. However, when
undertaking combined inspection and testing, a greater level of knowledge
and experience is needed, and the person will need:

   - the right equipment to do the tests
   - the ability to use this test equipment properly
   - the ability to properly understand the test results

Is Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) compulsory?No. The law simply requires
an employer to ensure that their electrical equipment is maintained in
order to prevent danger. It does not say how this should be done or how
often. Employers should take a risk-based approach, considering the type of
equipment and what it is being used for.



So as long as we have equipment that is maintained well we are good as far
as I can see. I think most of this is just common sense stuff, and
protecting yourself from being sued if you are an employer.

(From: http://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/faq-portable-appliance-testing.htm
))


On 14 April 2014 15:58, Rowan Evenstar <zenrhe at gmail.com> wrote:

> From past experience, its a little more than running a pat test and
> putting a sticker on. (Including logs, let alone qualifications) then
> theres things that are exempt. But I'm on holiday so I ain't Googling it,
> im sure someone knows a more suitable answer :)
> On 14 Apr 2014 12:47, "Tom jones" <jones at sdf.org> wrote:
>
>> For the Hack n Make we need to have had our stuff PAT tested.
>> Iain seems to believe we can just do this ourselves and put the
>> stickers on.
>>
>> Does anyone know the truth of the matter and/or fancy buying
>> us some stickers.
>>
>>
>> Tom
>> @adventureloop
>> adventurist.me
>>
>>
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