Companies aren’t obliged to maintain detailed records of the devices they have had PAT tested. Nevertheless, it is a very good idea that you do. By keeping records, you can see which of your electrical devices is due for a PAT Test, ensuring you meet obligations to keep staff and occupants safe. PAT Testing is also easier when there’s a definitive list of equipment to refer to, so it’s worth retaining records for next time around.
If your records have been lost, any competent PAT Testing company will provide you will their new records as proof that they have performed the necessary tests on your equipment. Such records will typically list each device that has been tested, its location, its class, and how it performs in each of the main parts of the PAT test: the visual inspection, the earth and insulation tests, and the functional check. Finally, the date that the device should next be tested will be given.
Pat Test Record Sheet Example
Our free PUWER Safety Checklist/Template can be used to make a record of these inspection to help you demonstrate to third parties that you have a formal inspection regime in place. Obviously some inspections are far more straight forward than others and certain equipment will be subject to more stringent inspection by suitably qualified competent persons. 5th Edition Risk Assessment Template. To help duty holders get to grips with the new 5th edition requirements for risk assessment Seaward have created a template for you to use and adapt. This template allows you to carry out PAT risk assessments to comply with the 5th Edition requirements. (Please be aware Seaward do not provide technical support for this template).
Legally, you don’t need to have a PAT Test certificate for every device that has passed. However, these certificates are issued routinely by PAT Testers, so it helps if you retain them. By having a PAT Testing certificate for a device, it proves that the device has been certified as safe to use, and therefore acts as a back up to prove that a company is in compliance with testing regulations. If someone takes you to court in future, you’ll be glad you have the paperwork to prove you’ve done everything you had to do to be safe.
Electricians carrying out PAT Tests may have carried out a formal training course with NICEIC or a similar provider. As part of their training, a PAT Tester will always learn how to issue PAT Testing certificates. Make sure you obtain yours once the tests are complete.
Pat Test Record Sheet Pdf Download
You can see some examples of PAT testing records here.
Although there is no requirement in the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 to keep records of equipment and of inspections and tests, the HSE Memorandum of Guidance on these regulations advises that records of maintenance including tests should be kept throughout the working life of equipment.
These PAT Testing certificates are a useful management tool for reviewing the frequency of inspection and testing, and without such records dutyholders cannot be certain that the inspection and testing have actually been carried out.
This package contains the following forms:
- PAT Testing certificate
- PAT Repaired Equipment Register
- PAT Faulty Equipment Register
- PAT Equipment Register
Free, downloadable PAT Testing forms
In order to support the electrical community we are providing blank electrical forms that can be filled on your PC or can be printed and filled in by hand. To do this you will need Open Office which is free alternative to MS Office.
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PDF Form
We also offer you a simple yet completely appropriate model form, which can be opened with Acrobat Reader, printed out and filled in by hand. The form comes in a standard PDF format and it is free. You can download the PDF form from here.