I started getting these emails from colleagues and course leaders at Camberwell about PAT Testing?
PAT Testing Locations:
3/4th June PR Ground Floor Meeting Room WPN G04c, 9am-5pm
19th June PR Foyer 1, 9am-1pm
19th June Wilson Road Common Room WIW G09*, 1pm-5pm
2nd July Wilson Road Common Room WIW G09*, 9am-5pm
I had no idea what they were talking about until I did a google search and discovered that it is a safety test for small appliances that happens in the United Kingdom. Here’s the scoop:
The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) requires “All electrical systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, any danger”. This is interpreted as covering the fixed electrical installation as well as portable and transportable equipment connected to it. The Regulations also state “It is the duty of every employer and self employed person to comply with the provision of these Regulations.”
British law (the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 in particular) requires that all electrical systems (including electrical appliances) are maintained (so far as is reasonably practicable) to prevent danger. Guidance from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET, published under the IEE brand) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) suggest initial intervals for combined inspection and testing that range from three months (for construction equipment) to five years for inspection and, in many cases, never for testing (certain types of appliance in schools, hotels, offices and shops).
I was also told that specific dates have not been allocated for boarding. Now I’m trying to figure out what the ‘official boarding up date’ which will be announced soon is all about!
