Use this ten-point checklist to review how your business manages electrical safety. It helps a manager organise evidence and follow-up; it does not replace technical inspection by a competent person.
AiO can help with the PAT testing part. Fixed installations and specialist systems require their own competent assessment.
List the premises, portable equipment and specialist systems included in the review. Identify what falls outside the PAT visit so nothing is assumed to have been covered.
Name the person who arranges maintenance and the people responsible for local checks, access and defect follow-up. Confirm which contractor handles each type of work.
Compare records with what is actually on site. Include detachable mains leads, chargers, extensions, hired items and equipment in cupboards or remote rooms. Record additions and removals.
Check whether intervals reflect use, environment, equipment type and previous findings. A blanket annual PAT rule is not a legal requirement. Review changes to work activities or locations.
Further guidance: HSE PAT guidance.
Look for damaged equipment, poor cable routing, blocked access and unsuitable temporary arrangements. Staff should report concerns without opening equipment or carrying out work beyond their competence.
Fixed wiring, machinery, medical equipment and hazardous-area systems can need specialist inspection or maintenance. Do not infer that a standard PAT result covers their full safety requirements.
An inspection is not complete as a management task until someone acts on its findings. Record withdrawal, repair or replacement and the checks required before an item returns to service.
Can staff recognise damage, report it and stop unsafe equipment being used? Are personal appliances and temporary event equipment covered by a clear site policy?
Use item identifiers that connect the appliance or lead to its result. Make the latest report accessible to the people handling repairs and planning the next visit. View our report and label examples.
Finish with a short list of actions, owners and dates. There is no universal percentage split for an electrical safety audit, and an audit does not automatically reduce insurance premiums. Check the actual policy and maintenance obligations that apply to your business.
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