PAT testing

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PAT testing is part of the process for ensuring that portable equipment is safe for continued use. ‘Portable’ in this case functionally means anything with a plug, including cables.

PAT testing must be conducted by a competent and trained person.

If you need help, contact the Technology Team.

Schedule

Our testing schedule depends on which team owns the equipment.

For technical team assets (asset numbers beginning with WT, eg WT0123) are tested based on their maintenance schedule as noted in the asset register. This is because some equipment is effectively a semi-permanent installation which is never touched, and thus needs testing less frequently.

Non-technical team assets (asset numbers beginning with 001/ or 002/, eg 001/012) are tested annually based on the schedule in the fire safety checklists.

Procedural notes

Labelling

For all cables and devices with an integrated power supply, labels should be affixed to the plug.

For devices with a removable power supply, the label should be affixed close to the power socket on the device.

Record-keeping

For tech assets, update the asset register with the test result. In the case of test failures, you should also mark the asset for repair or disposal accordingly.

For non-tech assets, complete the appropriate paper logbook as necessary. Assets whose numbers begin with 001 are recorded in the church logbook, and those beginning with 002 in the Community Centre logbook.

Failures

If equipment fails a PAT test you must make sure the equipment is clearly marked as being unusable until it is repaired or disposed of. A sticker may not be enough - you should make sure that someone needs to take extra steps to use the equipment.