Guidance Documents & the IEE
(IET) Code of Practice
HSG (107)
- Maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment.
This guidance
document gives advice on the maintenance of portable or transportable
electrical equipment which may be used connected to the fixed
mains supply, or to a locally generated supply and which could
result in an electric shock, burn or fire due to damage, wear
or misuse.
The guidance covers drills, extension leads, kettles, and
other similar equipment used in all types of work environments
such as construction sites, factories, workshops, business
and commercial premises.
The document is intended to assist employers, employees and
the self employed, by describing what action can be taken
to maintain the portable electrical equipment under their
control, in a safe condition, wherever it is used, and in
doing so help them to prevent danger arising.
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to HSE site
The IEE Code of Practice for In Service Inspection & Testing
of Electrical Equipment (Second Edition 2001)
The Institute
of Electrical Engineers (now merged with the IIE to become
the Institution of Engineering and Technology) is the main
body in the UK responsible for setting the standards to be
adhered to for electrical work or testing being carried out
on either portable electrical equipment or fixed installations.
The Code
of Practice is recognised as the industry standard for PAT
testing. It is written for both the people who carry out the
inspections and tests and also administrators who have responsibility
for electrical maintenance.
EURO PAT
adhere to the the standards and guidelines within the Code
of Practice.
The Code
of Practice was produced following contributions from a range
of professional bodies and organisations including The Health
& Safety Executive, Dept of Trade & Industry, National
Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting,
Electrical Contractors Association and Federation of Electronic
Industries.
Broadly,
part 1 of the Code of Practice provides guidance on what work
needs to be done i.e. the law, training, procedures and documentation.
Part 2 gives guidance for the people that carry out the practical
work and details the inspections and tests including:-
- User
checks
- Formal
visual inspections
- Combined
inspections & tests
The Code
of Practice also includes additional information & guidance
notes.
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to IET site
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