Some appliances do not need such frequent testing, while others might need more frequent testing depending on what the equipment is and where it is used. The testing should certainly form a part of any quinquennial test. This is done simply by unplugging the equipment and plugging it into a megger pat tester. Portable appliance testing pat buckinghamshire new university. Pat testing is changing only apollo 600 puts it in a riskbased health and safety setting onboard camera provides evidence of inspection and demonstrates compliance only the new apollo 600 integrates pat testing with risk assessment so you can comply with the latest iet code of practice. The underlying principle for frequency of pat testing is that the duty holder i. The reason that there is no set frequency is because different situations arise that call for. To check extension cords and line cords for safe operation.
Portable appliance testing pat is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Pat testing is a process is ensuring that portable appliances are safe for you to use. Here at kelvin power tools, we conduct pat testing on all of the mainspowered tools and electrical equipment we supply. Pat testing must be still be carried regularly, but the time between tests is much longer than it would be in dangerous environments. Guide to testing and tagging portable electrical equipment and rcds at workplaces page 5 of 10 regulation 3. Pat testing frequency how often do we need testing done. Set up a maintenance plan for portable electrical equipment. Pat testing procedures wymondham rfc pat testing procedure version 1 revision 3 wednesday, 27 july 2016 page 5 2. Thank you for using the download pdf file feature, to. The earliest pat competent person course with spaces is on the 2nd june 2020 at our birmingham venue. Pat testing, and in this article we look at the changes. You should be able to view any of the pdf documents and forms available on our site. Preparing for your surgery anne arundel medical center.
A guide to pat testing 3 n exposure to live, conductive parts due to damage to the outer casing of the equipment. It can also test and report on a general range of risks. It is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. Stationary and it equipment should be tested every 48 months. The vlf sine wave 45, with optional integrated tan. Page 6 of 7 safety and health services portable appliance testing version 4. Forage sampling frequency as influenced by dairy herd size by pat hoffman, randy shaver, and paul dyk introduction the practice of forage sampling and analysis has long been the foundation for dairy nutrition consulting and ration formulation. They have told us that one of the most important features of a pq meter is the ability to control the unit and and view data remotely. Portable appliance testing, generally known as pat testing, is the examination of electrical appliances. While we use the term portable appliance testing, a better.
There are two parts to the electrical safety inspection, 1 an. Richard harris, pat likins, barb lollar, bob moran, bruce oertel, jeff sewell, craig schroer, mike sickels, laura steadham, larry studebaker, harold templin, vic windle. Would like a form that is easy and quick to fill in as i have loads to do. You may reuse this information excluding logos free of charge in any format or medium. Pat testing paperwork whilst pat testing portable appliance testing isnt a legal requirement, you do have a legal responsibility to ensure your premises are safe for your staff, visitors and customers. Portable appliance testing pat, pat inspection or redundantly as pat testing is the name of a process in the united kingdom, the republic of ireland, new zealand and australia by which electrical appliances are routinely checked for safety. Pat testing frequency guide for commercial environments. Standard for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of. As we work mainly on construction sites, we need to do our pat testing every 3 months. Adequate understanding of the operating principles of both the test equipment and the unit under test. If you choose to carry out pat testing, or have it completed by an external company pat company, electrician etc, it is good practice to record the results whether good or bad to. The study guide is not endorsed by abret and does not attempt to include all. As the forage and dairy production industries have evolved, forage. Guidance on inspection intervals can be found in the iet and hse documents.
It is very common for pat testing frequencies to be the carried out at the longest suggested frequency, but these frequencies are suggested on the. The maintenance regime should be appropriate to the environment and duty for which the equipment is used. Pat410 perfect for those content to bond test solely at 200 ma, the smallest, lightest of the pat400 series weighs only 2. Health care personnel with a previous negative tb test result should be tested immediately and retested 8 to 10 weeks after the last known exposure. Moreover, the optional internal tan delta expands the system to assess both cable integrity and condition. Regulatory perspective on real time release testing rtrt. Portable electrical appliance inspection and testing policy. These include equipments such as electric kettles which are portable, and wallmounted hand driers which are fixed equipment. Ieee compliant withstand testing for new installations up to 25 kv. The vlf sine 62 kv tester is a multifunctional tool.
The competent person should have access to the following documents. Factors to consider when carrying our a risk assessment for pat testing intervals. There is a particularly common group of questions on the helpline, which centres on the requirement for consultants, contractors and. They should know how to use the test equipment and how to interpret the results. Pat testing is often assumed to have to be done annually, but this depends on the appliance and where it is used. The pat400 range is suitable for performing portable appliance testing in locations such as hotels, public houses, schools, colleges, nurseries, shops, offices, theatres, banks, restaurants, cafes, sports and leisure facilities, cinemas, factories and hair salons etc. With some businesses, it may initially not be that obvious what category you fall under when trying to decide how often you need to pat test. Jul 09, 2010 pat testing explained an introduction to pat testing from the uks leading pat test equipment manufacturer, seaward. Join, professional registration career development. Document onsemi pdf normally available to buy ova rpg pdf at 7. Certificates can be filled in onsite or at the office and then quickly printed or even emailed direct to your client.
Secondhand equipment offered for sale should be fit for purpose and safe to use, in addition, be subjected to the inservice inspection and testing procedures pat testing. Reports in 1980 and 1982 showed that the frequency pattern test is valuable for detecting central auditory processing deficits in children these tests are the frequency, or pitch, pattern test and the duration pattern test, and they are now available on compact disc cd. You might also be interested in our pat testing blog read all about pat testing procedures, pat testing requirements and legislation. Vlf sine wave 45 kv sine wave vfl system with integrated. Portable appliance testing, generally known as pat testing, is the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure that they are safe to use. Not every electrical item needs a portable appliance test pat.
Forage sampling frequency as influenced by dairy herd size. Log books are specifically designed to hold the results of potable appliance testing procedures and are a requirement if you are going to pat test professionally. Hi all does anyone have any pat test record sheets they can send me. The requirements of the regulations include in addition to a visual test, a test that ensures the electrical integrity of the appliance. The routine inspection and testing of portable1, and fixed2, electrical appliances or equipment, especially those used in severe environments such as building sites, is an important safety requirement. Please make sure to upload the whole publication to your server then test the link, for more information about testing the links locally.
Learn more about portable appliance testing procedures, pat testing requirements and portable appliance legislation by browsing through our list of pat test faqs. Pat testing is required by employers, landlords and selfemployed to ensure safety of portable appliances. For manual verification, or if the resistance r of the protective conductor. For those of us who dont have downloadable pat testers and specialist software, a pat testing logbook register is an essential accessory. Key points a new duty to carry out electrical safety inspections comes into force on 1 december 2015. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination but some types of defect can only be found by testing. Decide on an appropriate frequency for combined inspection and testing where this is necessary. Regulatory perspective on real time release testing rtrt aaps annual meeting washington, dc.
Guide to initial frequency of visual inspection and electrical test. We aim to cover a broad range of pat testing questions from simple pat training queries to more in depth questions on pat testing best practice. However, there is still a common misconception that all equipment should be tested annually, this is not the case. Portable appliance test pat a portable appliance test does not need to be carried out by an electrician, but greater knowledge and experience is needed than for inspection alone, and the person performing the test must have the right equipment for the task. In addition to these standard tests, some instruments will perform a flash test hipot or dielectric strength test to test breakdown voltage levels. Guidancenote on periodic inspection and testing of. Health and safety policy on electrical appliance testing and inspection. Pat testing frequency important factors to consider 250 rio. I want to test electrical appliances donated to our charity shop. Pat testing frequency important factors to consider. Not only can it perform vlf and dc testing, but it can also perform sheath testing and sheath fault pinpointing.
It should be noted that the formal visual inspections could be carried out by a suitably trained member of your staff, and in the code of practice is described as the duty. Electrical tests the electrical testing consists of the following in this specific order. Pat testing frequency guide budget pat testing experts in. Our portable appliance testers are the benchmark for the portable appliance testing pat market and. The study guide is not endorsed by abret and does not attempt to include all required material necessary for exam preparation. However, this is only a guide and both risk assessment and experience will lead the tester to determine the most appropriate frequencies. This how to pat test guide will give you the knowledge to know how to pat test to the latest iet 4th edition code of practice. The pat300400 series portable appliance testers are firmware upgradeable via a windows pc with a usb interface. Competent testing and monitoring during construction is a key factor in achieving a quality product and should be of primary concern to the construction inspection team. Pat testing certificate how to keep pat testing records. If you are looking for something specific, dont hesitate to contact us. It is often assumed that portable appliance testing should be completed annually but the frequency of the test will depend on the type of equipment and where it is used. Pat testing frequency there are no set statutory periods for formal visual inspection and test. Patguard 3 the ultimate pat testing software with health and safety reporting.
The risk assessment should determine where more specific testing of electrical equipment is necessary and the frequency of such testing. Pocket guide to pat testing 7 this table provides guidance on initial frequencies of visual examination and electrical testing. Office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers and other devices should be tested regularly to ensure that they are not dangerous to use due to damage or age. The time between periodic inspection and testing of installations should be based on a risk. Pat testing frequency table below is a table offering guidance on how often pat testing should be carried out based on the criteria covered with a risk assessment approach. The pat 400 series introduces a new level of convenience and speed to pat testing using onboard test results. Recommended frequencies for inspection and testing.
Pat testing frequency guide budget pat testing experts. Guide to frequency of testing location office industrial construction hotel school. Easypat produces professional looking certificates quickly and easily. The memorandum of guidance on the electricity at work regulations suggests that regular inspection of equipment is an essential part of any preventative maintenance program. Technical library the megger technical library provides access to a range of additional content and resources such as technical guides, application notes and more. Electrical safety testing reference guide iso 9001 certified. The study guide for eeg examination was created to provide technologists with targeted resources that are available through aset when preparing for the abret eeg board examinations. Moveable equipment such as extension leads and portable equipment should be tested every 24 months. They do all their own pat testing on site now without having to worry about sends tools back or getting someone in to do the testing. A cafe, restaurant, bar or pub would come under several categories depending on.
Three new pat testers with full database functionality based on the well received pat300 series. Patguard 3 is an easytouse software program which enables you to record, store and report on a range of health and safety requirements including pat testing, risk assessments and other workplace test and inspections. Pat testing frequency 3 pat testing and the parameters affecting the frequency of testing how frequencies of testing should be interpreted for inservice inspection and testing. However, should you require the document in an alternative format please contact the academic quality.
If you need any more information regarding the pat testing frequency, call us now on 0845 121 5665 or contact us and one of our sales team will be happy to help you. Electrical portable appliance testing pat portable appliances should be tested and inspected routinely. This booklet will provide a guide to understanding portable appliance testing and howwhere it fits as part of an overall electrical safety program. Contains a link to a free spreadsheet template you can use as well as free pat testing certificates, reports, as well as other information. One key issue identified in the report was confusion over pat testing widely misunderstood as a requirement to carry out inspection and testing. Patguard 3 pat testing software free trial available. Any item of electrical current using equipment that is plugged into a socket outlet.
Guide to testing and tagging portable electrical equipment and rcds at workplaces page 2 of 10 disclaimer information in this publication is provided to assist people in meeting occupational safety and health obligations. One method for testing assets connected to fused spurs is to temporarily connect the asset to a a plug and test conventionally using the pat tester. Maintaining portable electrical equipment in lowrisk. On 28 november 2011, the lofstedt report was published, highlighting a significant level of legislative overcompliance by industry. Test procedures manual american radio relay league.
The frequency of pat testing is based on a risk assessment approach. Pat test guides portable appliance testing seaward pat testing. There are no set limits on how often equipment should be tested. Pat testing frequency, or how often you should get pat testing done should be determined by a risk assessment being conducted on the appliance and the environment in which it is being used. Ireland etci states that the frequency of periodic inspection and testing shall be determined by the type of installation, its use, the frequency of maintenance and the external influences to which it is subjected. For the purpose of the legislation, a portable electrical appliance is taken to be an item of equipment which is not part of a fixed installation but is, or is intended to be, connected to fixed installation, or a generator, by means of a flexible cable and a plug and socket. Firmware updates are developed and released to add additional functionality to your pat300400 series tester. Information about how to keep pat testing records from pat testing expert. The office of land quality would like to recognize the midwestern states environmental consultants association mseca for their assistance. The code of practice for inservice inspection and test cop, table 7.
The iee code of practice contains a table suggesting the initial frequency of both visual inspections and pat testing for class 1 equipment. So we got the site manger trained as a pat tester and bought the seaward 250 handheld pat tester. Studies have shown that low frequency voltages, such as ac power line volt age 5060hz which is commonly found in the. In some cases, a simple user check and visual inspection is. The form comes in a standard pdf format and it is free. Design patents, patent patents, pregrant publications, reissues, and statutory invention registrations are all included. There are several defined equipment categories but their inspection and testing is often collectively referred to as portable. Records of pat test and inspections are produced in register form. For use with the initial testing frequency table s stationary. Portable appliance testing pat buckinghamshire new university bucks. Not all electrical equipment will need a portable appliance test. Pat testing and the parameters affecting the frequency of.
Todays blog post fits in nicely with the pat testing frequency query that i previously answered. The important thing to consider when making a decision on suitable pat testing periods is the need to demonstrate your companys commitment to health and safety policy. We recieve feedback from many of our customers who use power quality pq meters including utilities, industrial and service providers. Frequency of inspection and testing based on risk assessment 18 11. This can only be performed using equipment designed.
Weve assembled helpful technical guides from leading manufacturers in the portable appliance testing field. Easypat is used to print portable appliance testing certificates onto plain or company headed paper. The megger technical library provides access to a range of additional content and resources such as technical guides, application notes and more. You can receive your required presurgical tests, including your physical, lab work, an ekg, and chest xray all in one visit at aamcs pat center.
Pdf test file congratulations, your computer is equipped with a pdf portable document format reader. Pat testing and the parameters affecting the frequency of testing. Multiple patents can be obtained by separating requests with a semicolon. All portable and fixed electrical equipments should be inspected and tested at intervals.