This free "How to PAT Test" guide from Seaward will give you the knowledge to know how to PAT test to the latest IET 4th Edition code of practice.
What's in the Seaward's How to PAT Test Guide?
LEGISLATION
This guide outlines the legal requirements and guidance relating to PAT testing and electrical safety including: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSW 1974), Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Housing Act 2004 (England and Wales), Housing (Scotland) Act 2006.
WHO HAS RESPONSIBILITY?
This section explains who holds responsibility for PAT testing in the workplace, it explains who is classed as a duty holder and what is expected of them in relation to PAT testing. There is also some responsibility
COMPETENCE, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Identify what competence, training and experience is required by the user, the duty holder and the test operative carrying out the portable appliance testing of workplace equipment.
TYPES OF EQUIPMENT
This section explains the differences between electrical equipment such as portable equipment and 
fixed appliances.
CLASSES OF EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION
Learn how to determine whether an item is Class I or Class II construction so the correct test is performed.
THE INSPECTION PROCESS
This section details the process visual inspection.
COMBINED INSPECTION & TESTING PROCEDURE
Understand what to do before and during tests including: in-service, Class I appliances, Class II appliances, fixed appliances, appliance cable sets, extension leads, multi-way adapters and RCD adapters. This section also details how to test hire equipment.
ELECTRICAL TESTS
This section takes you through the following tests: earth continuity, insulation resistance, alternative or substitute leakage measurement, dielectric strength test (hipot test / flash test), preload check, load test and protective conductor/touch current measurement.
FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION & TESTING BASED ON RISK ASSESSMENT
This section explains in detail, pat testing frequency based on the IET code of practice for in-service inspection.
RECORD KEEPING
This section gives recommendations of how to keep your records.
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