What Does Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) Mean?
Portable appliance testing (PAT) is defined as the examination of electrical equipment to determine whether it is safe for use. Many electrical safety issues can be seen with visual examination of a piece of equipment, but diagnostic testing of the item's functional capacity to determine whether it is performing optimally is important to ensure its safe use. Testing to ensure it is working in harmony with the Electricity at Work Regulations is also important.
