The Electricity at Work Regulations places a legal responsibility on all employers, employees and self employed persons to comply with the provisions of the regulations, and take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that no danger results from the use of such equipment, and reg 4(2)states;       `As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far is reasonable practicable, such danger`

To ensure legal compliance, a maintenance regime must be in place to enable the user/supervisor/manager/owner to identify any faults/risks/hazards related to the electrical equipment in use, and which should  include;  

1 - User checks (no record if equipment found OK)

2 - Formal visual inspections (recorded)

3 - Combined inspection and testing (recorded)

Other reasons why your equipment should be PAT tested are;

4 - To reduce the risk of ... Read more