PAT Regulations
As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger.
(Regulation 4 (2) Electricity at Work Regulations 1992)
Regulations recognise a responsibility that employers and employees have for electrical systems:
- Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.
(Regulation 6 Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992) - It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to co-operate with his employer. (Regulation 3 Electricity at Work Regulations 1992)
Previous inspection and test results should be provided to persons carrying out in-service inspection and tests. (IEE Code of Practise 1994)
The User should report any faults in a log book, maintain the records of inspection and tests and manage the re-inspection and testing at appropriate intervals. (IEE Code of Practise 1994)
Equipment must be regularly inspected. Faulty equipment must not be used. Faulty equipment must be labelled, reported and withdrawn from service.
(Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and The Electricity at Work Regulations 1992)
