It is important to test electrical appliances as any electrical appliance connected to a plug needs to be maintained in good safe working order.

It is important that equipment is maintained as it can sometimes go wrong, but also because the Law requires that electrical equipment at work be maintained in good safe working order. The leads or plugs on equipment can become damaged, or sometimes the equipment itself can become faulty. This can lead to an electric shock or it can start a fire. These risks can be minimised with regular inspections and maintenance. The easiest way to ensure that items are inspected and maintained is to have a Portable Appliance Test (PAT) carried out by J.P. Services (Thanet) Ltd.

Testing is particularly important as it can reduce the risk of problems. Many appliances in the workplace are often found to have the wrong fuse rating inside the plug. This can result in appliances failing to automatically switch off if a fault occurs. PAT Testing ensures that all appliances are fitted with the correct fuse rating.

PAT Testing also ensures that the cables are in good condition and that the earth connection is properly connected, which minimises the chance of electric shock.

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