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Electrical Safety Testing and PAT Testing both are important to ensure your safety. But there is a little bit of difference between them. Throughout this blog, we will explore some of the key differences between these two important things. So without further delay let’s dive into the topic–
When it comes to electrical safety in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, you’ll often hear about Electrical Safety Testing and PAT Testing. While these terms sound similar, they refer to distinct types of testing with different purposes. we’ll explain Electrical Safety Testing and PAT Testing in simple, easy-to-understand language.
Electrical Safety Testing is a broad category that encompasses any type of test that verifies the safety and proper functioning of electrical systems and appliances. It can include:
PAT stands for Portable Appliance Testing. It involves testing appliances with a power cord that can be moved around and plugged in.
PAT testing focuses on verifying that the appliance is safe to operate and is not damaged in any way that could lead to shock or fire hazards. It includes:
Scope: PAT testing focuses on portable appliances while Electrical Safety Testing covers entire installations.
Frequency: PAT testing is based on a risk assessment and could but monthly to 5 yearly. Safety checks of fixed wiring are less frequent.
Responsibility: Employers and landlords manage PAT testing. Safety checks may be done by various parties.
Equipment: PAT uses specialized testers. Electrical testing uses a wider range of tools.
Fail Criteria: A single fault can fail a PAT test. Electrical installation testing looks holistically.
Doing regular Electrical Safety and PAT testing provides tremendous safety benefits. It can prevent electric shocks, fires, and other dangers caused by damaged wiring or appliances. While equipment may appear fine visually, testing identifies issues before they become catastrophic failures. Staying on top of testing ensures your home or business remains electrically compliant and safe.
If you are looking for expert PAT training to learn PAT Testing then we are PAT Training Now and offer comprehensive PAT testing courses throughout the UK, we probably run a local PAT testing course near you, check out our PAT testing course finder.
We also offer on-site in house PAT testing courses where we bring the course to you at your site when you want. If you want to get your electrical safety in check, comply with all relevant laws, codes of practices and best advice call us for a quote for PAT tester training.
If you can’t make any of our face to face courses, we can also conduct the PAT testing course online via zoom. As long as you have your PAT test machine and some good internet connection.
There really is no better time than now to ensure all your portable appliances are tested and safe, by bringing the course in house not only are you ensuring you and your team are safe from electrical fires and electric shock. You will also be complying with your insurance requirements.
Best of all, by doing your own PAT testing, you will probably save money year after year, it really is a ‘no-brainer’. All we need to run a successful course is a location to do it and some willing candidates.
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Ian is a time served Health and Safety professional. He teaches Health and Safety, Electrical Safety and also offers health and safety consultancy. He runs a successful training company which has been growing for over 16 years.
