Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) in Manchester
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PAT Testing Manchester
We provide PAT Testing in Manchester and throughout the North West for all types and sizes of businesses. Our City and Guild Qualified PAT testing technicians are competent to test all types of portable appliances. Our flexible approach to working hours and our work planning ability ensures we work in a way which minimises disruption to your business operation. We can work early mornings, evenings or weekends to suit your requirements at no extra charge.
Professional PAT Testing in Manchester
All of our PAT testing is carried out in accordance with the IEE [Institute of Electrical Engineers] Code of Practice, and our engineers are qualified and insured to carry out all aspects of their PAT Testing work.
We will leave you with a PAT Testing Certificate of compliance and detailed portable appliance asset lists and every portable appliance labeled with our bespoke tested label.
HSE, ISO and Insurance Compliance
HSE legislation does not state that you need annual PAT testing but in the event of a fire in your business premises or an injury involving an electrical appliance you will almost certainly be asked to provide up to date PAT testing documentation. Similarly our PAT testing documentation complies with ISO requirements and in the event of an insurance claim our documentation will demonstrate your commitment to health and safety and compliance with health and safety at work legislation.
We use the latest PAT Testing equipment
At PAT Master, all our PAT Testing Equipment is designed to give quick and accurate readings and is the latest on the market. We do this to provide you with the most reliable and cost-effective service.
Fully qualified and insured
When you book your PAT Testing with PAT Master you have the peace of mind that the work is being carried out by fully qualified and experienced engineers. Our straight forward approach means nothing gets missed and all work is carried out to the highest safety standards. In addition to this as a company, we are fully insured to carry out PAT Testing on your premises.
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Typical Equipment That We PAT Test Include:
Televisions
PC's
Printers
Photocopiers
Kettles
Microwaves
Vacuum Cleaners
Tumble Dryers
Lamps
Fridges & Freezers
Dishwashers
Washing Machines
But we test many many more appliances.
If you need your appliances testing then get in touch today.
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PAT Testing FAQ's
What Is PAT Testing?
PAT Testing stands for Portable Appliance Testing and is carried out to ensure that your electrical equipment is safe to use. As time goes on, appliances can become unsafe for use due to wear and tear or misuse. Even new appliances should be tested to ensure that they are compliant regardless of how safe you may think they have been designed and built.
Why Is PAT Testing Important?
PAT Testing is essential to ensure that your workplace is compliant with the law. All portable appliances must be tested and pass the test in order to be in use within the workplace. If your appliances are not safe for use then they pose a potential health safety risk to you and employees which as a business owner leaves you wide open to a law suit.
Having portable appliances PAT tested is a sure way to eliminate any unsafe electrical goods meaning your workplace is safe and compliant.
Is PAT Testing necessary in the home?
The short answer to this is yes, it is important to get all appliances PAT Tested. From 2014 to 2015 faulty appliances accounted for over 12% of house fires. As a result, you should get your appliances tested every 2 years depending on the age and usage of the appliance.
What appliances need PAT Testing?
When it comes to what appliances need PAT Testing its fairly straight forward. Anything that needs to be plugged in and is not part of a fixed installation should be PAT tested. Any appliance that uses a plug to connect to a socket is classed as a portable appliance because it can be relocated. Below are some examples of portable appliances:
Portable Appliance Examples:
- PC’s
- Photocopiers
- Printers
- Monitors
- Vending Machines
- Kettles
- Microwaves
- Vacuum cleaners
- Electric Drills
- Electric Heaters
- Electric Fans
- Televisions
- Lamps
- Hairdryers
- Hair Straighteners
- Fridges
- Freezers
- Dishwashers
- Washing Machines
- Tumble Dryers
- Electric cable extensions
- Games Consoles
- Etc
Any appliances that are cordless are not classed as appliances that need to be tested however, the power packs that charge the batteries do need to be PAT Tested.
When and how often should PAT Testing be done?
You should have your portable appliances tested every 2 years to ensure that they are safe to use. However, this does depend on the usage and age of the appliance. In some cases this may need to be more frequent or less often. The best time to get your appliances tested is at a time when they are being used least. The reason for this is that we will need to turn appliances on and off when performing the tests. As a result, we recommend that companies get their appliances tested out of working hours. For home owners we can test your appliances at a time that suits you best.
How to know which appliances have been PAT Tested
When you have your appliances tested with PAT Master we label each appliance with a sticker such as the following so identify if it has passed the test or failed. We provide you with a breakdown of any appliances that did not pass the test so that they can either be replaced or repaired.
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