What is PAT Testing?
Portable electrical appliances require periodic inspection and testing to prevent electrical fires and electrocution. This module manages the complete PAT testing lifecycle from equipment registration through to test scheduling, result recording, and failed equipment management.
Equipment risk assessment determines appropriate test intervals based on appliance type, environment, and usage. Test schedules ensure high-risk equipment is tested more frequently than low-risk office equipment, optimising tester efficiency.
Pass/fail labelling provides visual confirmation of testing status, with failed equipment immediately removed from service. Test result history enables trend analysis to identify recurring faults indicating design issues or user misuse.
Regulatory Compliance
- • Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- • IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing
- • HSE guidance HSG107 - Maintaining Portable Electric Equipment
Key Benefits
Prevent electrical fires and electrocution through systematic testing
Risk-based testing intervals optimise tester efficiency
Visual labelling clearly indicates test status
Failed equipment removed from service preventing use
Test history enables trend analysis and fault identification
Regulatory compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations
Features & Capabilities
Equipment register with appliance type and risk classification
Risk-based test interval calculation
Test scheduling with tester allocation
Mobile test result entry with photo evidence
Pass/fail labelling with QR code generation
Failed equipment workflow removing from service
Test history tracking for trend analysis
Contractor management for outsourced testing
How It Works
Register portable electrical equipment with risk classification
Calculate test intervals based on risk and environment
Schedule PAT testing with internal or external testers
Conduct tests and record results via mobile device
Apply pass labels or remove failed equipment from service
Frequently asked questions
- What is PAT Testing?
- Portable Appliance Testing management with test scheduling, pass/fail labelling, and electrical safety compliance.
- How does PAT Testing work?
- Register portable electrical equipment with risk classification. Calculate test intervals based on risk and environment. Schedule PAT testing with internal or external testers. Conduct tests and record results via mobile device. Apply pass labels or remove failed equipment from service.
- What are the main benefits of PAT Testing?
- Prevent electrical fires and electrocution through systematic testing. Risk-based testing intervals optimise tester efficiency. Visual labelling clearly indicates test status. Failed equipment removed from service preventing use.
- Which regulations does PAT Testing help you comply with?
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing. HSE guidance HSG107 - Maintaining Portable Electric Equipment.
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