PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing) is an important health and safety consideration for all businesses and organisations. It ensures that electrical equipment is safe to use and meets the requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations. PAT inspections do not cause any damage to equipment and are a cost-effective way of meeting your legal obligations and ensuring that staff, clients and visitors are kept safe.

There are a number of factors that can influence the price of pat testing company, such as how many appliances you need tested and the distance to reach them. The cost can also be impacted by whether the items are located close together or if they are spread out across the workplace. The type of equipment and whether or not it is IT related will also have an impact on the cost of the test.

Choosing the Right PAT Testing Company: Key Considerations

A formal visual inspection can flag up to 90% of electrical safety defects. This is a vital part of the process and can be carried out by any member of staff in low risk environments or by a PAT tester. This will include checking that cables are not tripping over each other, that extension leads are not overloaded and that no water or fire hazards are present.

A qualified PAT tester will conduct a full electrical test on each item that is being checked. This will involve the tester attaching a pass or fail sticker to each appliance, writing an inventory and entering results into their database for future reference. This will show passed items with a ‘next test’ date and highlight any failed items that need to be repaired immediately.