Event: “Beyond the Code of Practice” with Jim Wallace
Beyond the Code of Practice PATTA is having an afternoon event on Friday 20th May, when our guest speaker, Jim Wallace will be [...]
Goodbye, our friend, Andrew
It is with great sadness that we have to post this news update, but we have lost one of our own, our good friend [...]
PAT testers should be replacing non-sleeved plugs
Replace non sleeved plugs Whilst it's not the 'law' the Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association recommends replacing non-sleeved plugs for sleeved ones. Non-sleeved [...]
How much should I expect to pay for PAT testing?
PAT testing is a process carried out to check electrical equipment fitted with a plug is safe to use; it is part of health and [...]
Do I really need to calibrate my PAT tester?
PAT tester Calibration PAT tester calibration - is it really necessary? Do I really have to get it done every year? Members often ask about [...]
Fixed electrical appliances – is a PAT Tester supposed to test them?
Fixed Electrical Appliances - who should be testing them? Fixed Electrical Appliances - who should be testing them? Is a PAT tester supposed [...]
It’s time to start PAT testing again
The HSE expects businesses to resume testing of their equipment following Covid restrictions. In early April (2021) the Health and Safety Executive updated [...]
PAT Testing during the January 2021 Lockdown
PAT Testing during the January 2021 Lockdown Guidance Note 01/2021 Guidance Note for PATTA Members, Duty [...]
Class 2 (Functional Earth) – also referred to as Class 2FE
Class 2 (Functional Earth) – also referred to as Class 2FE If you’ve just started to read the new Code of Practice from [...]
What Exactly Should We Be Able to Test? Guidance Note 03/2020
Scope of the New Code of Practice – What Exactly Should We Be Able to Test? Guidance Note 03/2020 Guidance Note for [...]