PAT Testing News Round-Up - Issue 15

Issue 15 of our PAT Testing News Round-Up - A bulletin that contains the latest PAT Testing news has now been published.

SPECIAL SEAWARD 30TH ANNIVERSARY PAT CELEBRATION

To mark its 30th anniversary, electrical test specialist Seaward is holding its own ‘Best of British’ celebration with a special PAT promotion. For a limited period only, the Seaward PAT Celebration will giveaway a host of free PAT accessories alongside every PrimeTest 50 or PrimeTest 100 sold...
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ECA urges better understanding of risk-based approach to PAT

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) warns that poor interpretation of HSE guidance on Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) could result in a drop in electrical safety standards in the workplace...
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HSE fines lighting supplier for unsafe electrics

A Keighley lighting supplier has been fined for subjecting its staff to ‘appalling’ working conditions and exposing them to risks from defective electrics and welding fumes...
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RIDDOR changes proposed

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a 12-week consultation on proposals to simplify and clarify how businesses comply with the requirements under the Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (as amended) (RIDDOR ’95)...
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PAT Q&A – Class II appliances

Q: I am looking for some clarification on class II equipment. When testing, for example, a convector heater that has a partly metal frame, the earth probe is connected to the metal...
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