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PAT testing Flashcards

1
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What is the new updated term for PAT testing?

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In-Service Inspection Testing

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2
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What is the definition of Electrical Equipment

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“Any item for such purpose as generation, conversion, transmission, distribution or utilisation of electrical energy”

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What are the legislative acts that Inspection testing falls under?

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Health and safety at Work Act
Electricity at Work Act 1989

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What does the Health and Safety at Work Act say about Inspection testing?

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“Maintain, service and inspect electrical equipment in line
with current guidance”

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What is the definition of Electrical Equipment?

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“Any item for such purpose as generation, conversion, transmission, distribution or utilisation of electrical energy”

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What are the four main people involved in Inspection testing?

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1.The User
2.The Inspector
3.Test Operative
4.The Duty Holder

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What is the responsibility of The User

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Pre Use Checks

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What is the responsibility of The Inspector

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Performs Formal Visual inspection

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What is the responsibility of The Test Operative

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Inspects and tests on a routine basis

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What is the responsibility of The Duty Holder

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To keep a record of the tests and ensure devices are compliant - normally a manager or someone responsible for safety management

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11
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What are the 2 levels of inspector recognised by HSE guidance HSG107 Maintaining Portable Electrical equipment?

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Level 1 – Not skilled, check instrument, but no certificate, some training and basic competency.
Level 2 – Appropriate electrical skills, calibrated test equipment, test readings, detailed technical knowledge of the test process, and certification.

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12
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Is PAT testing compulsory?

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NO. The Law simply states that electrical equipment is
maintained in order to prevent danger.

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13
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How do we decide what to test?

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  • Risk based - High to low. For example - Desktop computers are less risk than building site tool transformer.
  • Dynamic risk-based activity to reduce the risks to danger.
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14
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How often should you test appliances?

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No Frequency of test specified in law.
Risk based judgement to determine the frequency of test.

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What criteria should you base how often you test appliances

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  • Environment – Dirty, damp, clean, marine, dust, contaminants
  • The users – They break everything
  • Equipment construction – Class 1, Class 2 etc..
  • Frequency of use
  • Function and in-service life
  • Monitoring and risk assessment led.
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16
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What protective measures are put in place for Protective Measure Class 1 appliances?

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*Basic protection - Insulation covering, enclosing or shielding live parts
*Fault protection - Earthed exposed metalwork. Separated extra low voltage. Electrical separation.

17
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What protective measures are put in place for Protective Measure Class 2 appliances?

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Double or reinforced insulation

18
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What are the criteria for a Protective Measure Class 1 appliance

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*Must have an earth
*Must be fused
* Conductive parts bonded to the Earth
*Single insulation. Not always metallic

19
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What are the examples of a Protective Measure Class 1 appliance

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  • Refrigerator
  • Amplifier
  • Coffee Machine
  • Flood Light
  • Radiator
20
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What are the examples of a Protective Measure Class 2 appliance

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  • Hair Dryer
  • Signal Processor
  • Phone Charger/PSU
  • Desk Fan
21
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What are the criteria for a Protective Measure Class 2 FE (IT) appliance

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  • Must have an Earth, but for operational purposes.
  • Must be fused
  • Sensitive to test! Do NOT Earth Bond
  • Prone to leakage
  • May also be Double Insulated as in Class II
22
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What does FE stand for

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Functional Earth

23
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What does SELV stand for

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Seperated or Safety Extra Low Volatge

24
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What is the IET

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Institution of Electrical Engineers - the IET has the authority to establish professional registration for the titles of Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer, Engineering Technician, and ICT Technician, as a licensed member institution of the Engineering Council.

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