Electrical Equipment Testing (EET) sometimes referred to as PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing) is the term used to describe the examination of equipment and electrical appliances to ensure they are safe to use.
Electric shock can kill or cause serious injury and this is one of the hazards that electrical safety legislation is intended to protect against. The Electricity at Work regulations are statutory - which means required by law. Regulation 4 stipulates 'as may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems should be maintained so as to prevent such danger. Danger meaning electric shock, burns and fire. Equipment in the workplace used on a daily basis can deteriorate over time and become dangerous so must be checked at regular intervals.