Free guide updated
February 1st 2008 Electrical safety testing
specialist Seaward
Electronic has updated its
free guide to portable
appliance testing (PAT) in
line with the new IET Code
of Practice for In-Service
Inspection and Testing of
Electrical Equipment
The updated version of
the guide takes into account
fundamental changes to the
latest IET advice on PAT
testing. These include the
introduction of alternative or
substitute leakage tests as
well as the recommendation
to perform RCD tests on
power cords, extension leads
and adapters which
incorporate RCDs.
The responsibilities of
employers, manufacturers,
importers, hirers and
maintainers are each
considered in the booklet,
with full reference to the
legal requirements to test
and the implications of the
Electricity At Work
Regulations (EAWR 1989). More articles from Seaward Electronic Ltd: | 
