Portable Appliance Testing

G.C.R can help you with your PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) requirements.

To understand what PAT Testing is and what is involved, please read the information below.

If you know you need PAT Testing carried out on your equipment, then send us your details with a number of appliances to test here !

Portable Appliance Tester

What is a portable appliance?

A portable appliance is simply an item of electrical equipment, which is connected to the power supply by means of a plug and socket.

Why do you need portable appliances tested?

There are a number of reasons why appliances should be tested on a regular basis, but the most important ones are:

to comply with The Electricity at Work Regulations
to comply with The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
to minimise the risk of fire and injury caused by electrical appliances
to satisfy your insurance company
to comply with all Health & Safety requirements and ISO Standards
to comply with a Quality Assurances

More information on PAT Testing can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page

PAT Testing passed

Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

Be Aware

One of the first things Fire Officers and Health & Safety Inspectors usually ask to see on any inspection visit is your PAT records.

PAT Testing and repairs in and around Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

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