We carry out Pat Testing in Schools all over Central Scotland
Health and Safety always come first in Schools, especially when it comes to electrical safety. There are over 50 Primary Schools and 8 Secondary Schools in the Falkirk area alone, that’s thousands of electrical appliances all with potential faults.
That’s why periodic checking on electrical appliances like microwaves, fridges or air conditioners is so important! Most schools already have a policy on Pat Testing through an independent contractor (or staff members), but there are some who delegate this task which means they don’t get done as often – you can help make sure every machine has been tested recently by looking out across your department if possible
What appliances need PAT testing in school?
The definition of a portable appliance is anything that has a cable and cord and goes to an outlet plate, in fact we have 6 degrees of portable! Hand Held, Stationary, Moveable, IT, Portable and Fixed! If you have a proper risked based scheme where appliances are tested a suitable and sufficient intervals you will be using your valuable time and money where it matters. It’s not very practical to test all appliances, every year, especially if you’re unsure if the have been used or not.
How often does PAT testing need to be done in schools?
The annual pat testing frequency in schools can vary from one school to another, but the most common myth is “pat regulations UK calls for a yearly review.” This just isn’t true because it should be based on risk assessment and guidance from your competent test engineer or Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection And Testing (IS ITE). Most teachers tend however prefer doing these reviews every other year instead so they’re not completely out of touch with what’s happening within their own institution as well as keeping up professional development by taking refresher courses throughout each