PAT Testing
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) refers to the in-service inspection & testing of hand-held, portable and plug-in electrical equipment.Who is Responsible for Scheduling PAT Testing?
Business owners, directors, managers and safety officers in Ireland have the responsibility to ensure that PAT Testing of all electrical equipment used in a work environment forms part of the workplace health & safety inspection schedule. This is a requirement under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2007 and SI 732 of the Act specifies that all appliances should be tested regularly with records maintained for five years.PAT Testing Compliance Procedure
If you engage MDC Electrical for your PAT testing requirements then we will:- Survey your workplace to create an inventory of relevant electrical equipment
- Design tests to ensure that each appliance meets the required electrical standards that they achieved when they were manufactured.
- Submit each portable appliance to the appropriate sequence of tests
- Record and log all test records
- Label each appliance appropriately, confirming that it is safe to use
What Types of Workplaces require PAT Testing?
Workplace environments which require PAT testing include:- Canteens, Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens
- Educational Establishments: Schools & Colleges
- Offices & Public Authorities
- Laboratories
- Factories
- Engineering & Maintenance Workshops
- Construction Sites
- Private and public homes
Why Choose MDC Electrical for your PAT Testing requirements?
MDC Electrical provides a professional and cost effective PAT testing service with all tests completed by our qualified electricians. Appropriate certification is issued on conclusion of all tests.We have designed our PAT testing service to:
- Ensure that you meet your health & safety legal PAT testing requirements
- Avoid potential fines or legal penalties
- Reduce your insurance risk
- Reduce risk of accidents involving electrical equipment
- Help keep your business processes running smoothly
- Protect your employees at work
- Protect clients visiting your premises
MDC Electrical
7 Oak Park Road, Carlow, Co. Carlow, Ireland
Providing PAT testing services throughout the counties of Leinster; Carlow, Dublin - including North & South County Dublin and Dublin City, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois - including Portlaois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow, Ireland.
Email: mdcelectricalltd@gmail.com
Tel: 059 91 41633 Mobile: 086 837 5478
7 Oak Park Road, Carlow, Co. Carlow, Ireland
Providing PAT testing services throughout the counties of Leinster; Carlow, Dublin - including North & South County Dublin and Dublin City, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois - including Portlaois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow, Ireland.
Email: mdcelectricalltd@gmail.com
Tel: 059 91 41633 Mobile: 086 837 5478