Electrical Equipment Testing is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. This should involve a visual examination and usually one or more further electronic tests, depending on the class of appliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It isn’t! – The 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice updated Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) to\u00a0Electrical Equipment Testing (EET)<\/strong>\u00a0to better reflect that inspections cover all, not just portable, plug-in items. This change\u00a0removes ambiguity regarding stationary, IT, and fixed equipment, ensuring comprehensive safety coverage for commercial premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is not the law that you must pay someone an exorbitant fee each year to place green stickers on every plug in your workplace! It was also never really PAT Testing – (that would be Portable Appliance Testing Testing. However, to avoid confusion we will use both terms interchangeably!).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, while annual EET testing is not a legal requirement<\/strong>, it may be a condition of your insurance policy<\/strong>. Many insurers expect evidence that electrical equipment is being checked at appropriate intervals, and EET testing is a widely recognised way of demonstrating this. Failing to meet those expectations could potentially affect a claim, which makes sensible, documented testing an important consideration for many businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Electrical faults are a significant cause of workplace fires, injuries, and equipment failure. Regular inspection and testing help to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n EET testing doesn\u2019t have to be excessive or disruptive \u2014 but it does need to be done properly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the biggest misconceptions is that EET testing is just about plugging an appliance into a machine and printing a label. In reality, competent testing involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poor or \u201ctick-box\u201d EET testing can provide a false sense of security. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential that testing is carried out by someone who knows what they\u2019re doing and applies common sense, not just numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At UntangleIT.tech<\/strong>, we provide practical, competent, and proportionate EET testing<\/strong> tailored to your business \u2014 not one-size-fits-all checklists.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is it not?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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