Not you, as you will be wearing flat, sensible shoes, but this could be an individual you support.
If you identify a hazard, you should act quickly, especially because your action could prevent an accident from happening.
This is a legal requirement.
Here are some common risk examples and the actions that you can take:
Is PAT testing a legal requirement?
I wanted to come back to this and give you the facts as I know people are sometimes confused.
Portable Appliance Testing (or PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to make sure they are safe to use. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require electrical equipment that have the potential to cause injury are maintained in a safe condition. The Regulations DO NOT specify what needs to be done, by whom or how frequently.
There is no legal requirement to label equipment that it has been inspected or tested and there is no requirement to keep records. However, a record or label is a useful way of monitoring the age of the appliance and when it was last checked for safety. Organisations need to demonstrate that they have management systems in place to ensure equipment is safe.
Health and Safety Executive
This is a link to the PAT FAQ section on the Health and Safety Executive’s website where you can find out more information. Use this information to ensure you are aware of the correct facts.
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