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Myth 1: I've Been told that only Electricians Can Carry Out ITEE:
The awnser is that you don't need to be an Electrican to carry out these tests, however, you must be competent in doing ITEE, or be supervised until you are confident to carry out tests. however training is a great way of becoming competent and confident in ITEE, and learn how to use your Machine by reading its instruction manual.
Myth 2: I've been told by law that, I must have my Appliances Tested 12 Monthly. The answer is:
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained in a safe condition. However, the Regulations do not specify what needs to be done, by whom or how frequently (ie they don't make inspection or testing of electrical appliances a legal requirement, nor do they make it a legal requirement to undertake this annually).
Myth 3: is PAT Colmpusory? The awnser is: No. The law simply requires an employer to ensure that their electrical equipment is maintained in order to prevent danger. It does not say how this should be done or how often. Employers should take a risk-based approach, considering the type of equipment and what it is being used for. If it is used regularly and moved a lot eg a floor cleaner or a kettle, testing (along with visual checks) can be an important part of an effective maintenance regime giving employers confidence that they are doing what is necessary to help them meet their legal duties. HSE provides guidance on how to maintain equipment including the use of PAT.
for more info around these myths visit: https://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/faq-portable-appliance-testing.htm
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