The Importance of PAT Testing

True, we have depended much on our electrical and electronic machineries and gadgets as we live our life. Everywhere we go it would seem almost impossible to live without such items, unless we go camping (even then, we can’t even go without electrical things like flashlights). In our normal daily routines we go through the day making use of complicated devices. While electrical appliances do eases our daily burdens, these can also pose a huge threat to us if we are not very careful. A lot of accidents have happened in workplaces because of damaged and defective electrical or electronic gears, which could have been prevented if certain standards are specified for such equipments.

This is why there is now the existence of certain legislations designed to protect the employers’ safety against electrical mishaps. One of them is the PAT testing of electrical appliances and devices which checks whether the said equipments comply with the health and safety standards imposed.

To ensure the safety of your establishment, you can either hire the services of professional PAT tester provider or train your own staff to do the test for you. If you are concerned with the financing of the PAT testing, PAT tester rental could be a good option. If you choose to rent, try to find a rental company who can provide expert technical assistance for you. PAT testing should be regularly conducted, either in 3-months or 6-months basis, depending on the risk that the devices entail.

“Better safe than sorry” should always be one of the standing principles in workplaces. Electronic appliances and electrical equipments are friends if they are safe to use and if used appropriately. If not, they can not only put your investments to ruin, but also be a threat to many lives. Although PAT testing would cost you, the money you invest in it could save you from the disaster that would cost much more if you neglect doing it.

Kinds of Pat Testing Equipment (Part 1)

Fires at workplace commonly happen due to the neglect of simple task such as equipment maintenance on electrical machines, appliances, and many others. Regular testing of such equipment is a requirement to avoid life-wrecking incidents such as fires.

To prevent such bad things to happen in any establishment, pat testing should be performed. There are lots of pat testing tools to choose from; of course, it is best to choose the one that suits for your company or establishment.

Two kinds of pat testing include simple pass or fail pat testing and manual pass or fail pat testing equipment.

(a) Simple Pass-Fail Pat Testing Equipment

This equipment is used for most basic testing system. When this is used, it is only displayed on the indicator if the appliance being test has passed or failed according to the standard safety. This kind of equipment is best for small units or unsophisticated appliances. The disadvantage part is that this does not work on complex equipment. It does not provide detailed information on the test result, too. Its capacity is limited only on insulation resistance and earth continuity aspects of test.

There are some instances that this equipment encounters false negative result. This leads to giving a failed result even if the equipment is in excellent working condition.