Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

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Categories: Electrical and Engineering , Electrical Testing Courses

£210 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 1 day

Trainer: ST448C

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Portable Appliance Testing

Introduction
The Health and Safety Executive states that 25% of reported electrical accidents involve the use of a portable electrical appliance defined as any moveable appliance connected to the mains via a plug. The Electricity At Work Regulations recommends that all companies should have a named person responsible for portable electrical appliance safety.

Aim
To enable delegates to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to instigate and implement a testing programme for portable electrical testing appliances.

Content
- Electrical safety
- Regulations role and responsibilities
- Insulation and earthing
- Classification of appliances
- Preliminary inspection test precautions
- Using a portable appliance tester
- Essential tests
- Optional tests
- Labelling tests
- Reporting and recording results
- Implementing a test programme
- Practical assessment

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