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WHAT NEEDS TESTING?
Electricity at works regulations require all appliances to be periodically tested and inspected
There are two main types of appliance:- | Class I | (Earthed Equipment) | | Class II | (Double Insulated) |
The types of tests carried out by us are -
| Type of Test | Class I | Class II | | Visual Inspection | X | X | | Earth Continuity | X | | | Protective Current | X | X | | Leakage Test | X | X | | Polarity | X | X | | Other Tests can be performed on request | |
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU TEST EQUIPMENT? (Full table 7.1 in C.O.P)
| Type of Equipment | Class I | Class II | | Stationary Equipment | 3 - 48 months | 12 - 24 months | | IT Equipment | 24 - 48 months | 12 - 24 months | | Movable Equipment | 12 - 24 months | 12 - 24 months | | Portable Equipment | 12 - 24 months | 12 - 24 months | | Hand-held Equipment | 6 - 12 months | 12 - 48 months | | Recommended yearly testing | - Moveable Equipment is 18kg or less in mass and not fixed, e.g. electric fire or equipment with wheels or castors with which to facilitate movement by the operator as required to perform its intended use.
- Portable Equipment is an appliance that is to be moved while in operation or an appliance that can easily be moved, e.g. toaster, food mixer, vacuum cleaner.
- Stationary Equipment is equipment which has a mass greater than 18kg and is not provided with a carrying handle, e.g. refrigerator, washing machine.
- Hand-held Equipment is equipment intended to be held in the hand during normal use, e.g. hair dryer, drill.
- IT Equipment is electrical business equipment such as computers and mains powered telecommunications equipment.
The test frequences above may differ depending on the type of workplace Labeling
Each appliance is suitably marked to record the date for retesting and the result of the test (pass or fail) Hard Wearing , Robust labels are used. |
