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#1 Posted : 05 August 2009 10:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By Julian R Davis Does anyone have information on what it would take to train, (including refreshers) and equip members of staff to undertake a formal inspection and test of our portable electrical equipment? We have staff scattered all across GB (including many home workers)and centrally organising what is colloquially called PAT testing is very costly and unproductive. Also, has anyone considered what the legal impications of staff doing this work would be if we did get equipment failure causing say a fire?
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#2 Posted : 05 August 2009 10:54:00(UTC)
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Posted By John Mac Carthy Julian I've used the same company who supply the PAT testing equipment, in my case Supernova. They provide you with the software also to download all the data from your units and can also provide you with the training. I've had people trained by them, without any electrical qualifications, but with some sound sense and intelligence of course. Hope that helps John
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#3 Posted : 05 August 2009 11:55:00(UTC)
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Posted By Crim You don't have to be an electrician to test portable equipment. There are lots of test equipment on the market and the suppliers provide training, one day will suffice. Just google and it will be found.
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#4 Posted : 05 August 2009 16:46:00(UTC)
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Posted By Phil Rose Yes they can be trained to do both inspection and testing, but do make sure that the test kit is the 'go/no go' type rather than the type that requires interpretation of the readings, these type of machines are suitable for 'qualified' sparks only.
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