electricity at work regulations 1989. the regulations dictate that all portable equipment must be...
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T H E R E G U L AT I O N S D I C TAT E T H AT A L L P O RTA B L E E Q U I P M E N T M U S T B E I N S P E C T E D R E G U L A R LY A N D
T E S T E D T O E N S U R E T H AT I T I S S A F E F O R U S E .
There are three parts to the testing:
visual inspection
earth continuity test
insulation test
Testing of electrical appliances should be carried out
regularly (commonly every 12 months) and should be
carried out by trained, authorised personnel. In a busy salon
this may be every six months. In many cases third-party
electrical contractors carry out PAT testing.
If electrical apparatus is found to be faulty,
the equipment must be withdrawn from
service and repaired immediately
To achieve compliance with the legal requirements of the
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, it requires proof that an
electrical system is safe, which involves amongst other things,
such as proper inspection and testing of a system by competent
people and the creation and maintenance of records.
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 is law in the United
Kingdom
W H AT T O L O O K O U T F O R I N T H E W O R K P L A C E E N V I R O N M E N T
The visual inspection looks at damage to the cable, damage to the plug,
damage to the case, loose components and also that the environment the
device is used in is appropriate. The visual inspection also examines the plug
for wiring or fuse problems such as an incorrect fuse or loose connections.
The earth continuity test checks for earth continuity between the plug and
the appropriate parts of the device.
The insulation test checks the cable for weaknesses and unseen faults. In
most workplaces you will see evidence of the testing through a small sticker
placed on the device detailing, among other things, the date of inspection
and details of who carried out the test.
What is PAT testing?
PAT is the abbreviation for Portable Appliance Testing - an electrical
device that tests appliances and equipment for electrical safety.
Annual PAT testing helps to minimse the risk of electrical shock as
well as fire hazard.
Annual PAT testing is required on all electrical items including –
• Hair dryers
• Tongs
• Straightners
• Clippers
• Power leads
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Question 2.
Name 3 electrical items that must be PAT tested in a
salon?
A: Hair dryers, Tongs, Straighteners, Clippers, Power leads
Question 4.
What are the three parts to electrical testing?
A:
visual inspection
earth continuity test
insulation test