Portable Appliance Testing

PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING

INTRODUCTION

The Health and Safety Executive states that 25% of reported electrical accidents involve the use of a portable electrical appliance defined as any moveable appliance connected to the mains via a plug. The Electricity At Work Regulations recommends that all companies should have a named person responsible for portable electrical appliance safety.

AIM

To enable delegates to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to instigate and implement a testing programme for portable electrical testing appliances.

CONTENT

• Electrical safety
• Regulations role and responsibilities
• Insulation and earthing
• Classification of appliances
• Preliminary inspection test precautions
• Using a portable appliance tester
• Essential tests
• Optional tests
• Labelling tests
• Reporting and recording results
• Implementing a test programme
• Practical assessment