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1. A Portable Appliance testing unit complete with insulated
ean^ probe A crocodile clip ft extended mains lead.
2. Warning Sign (Portable Appliance Checking in progress).
3. Martirxjale Polarity Tester.
4. Machine Record Card or Test Pass sticker.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safety Shoes
General precautions
Always ...
Assess and make safe immediate area of work/environment
Visually inspect test equipment.
Visual inspect work done, and mains lead for cut nicks or
damage.
Check plug for correct fuse rating & wiring (if applicable).
Check machine mains socket outlet with Martindale Polarity
Tester far correct polarity,
Suitably ptoce warning sign in immediate work area. Attach
Earth Bond lead to exposed metalwork.
Stand dear of mochme and make sure surrounding area is clear.
Appfy test and check results.
After test. o^ow 30 seconds for casing earth to be discharged.
Record findings on maintenance card or sticker stating date
of test, PASS or
FAIL
On failure or inability to PAT machine, leave machine safely
isolated to prevent in-advertent reconnection and inform the
client.
Never Use equipment that has failed calibration or is damaged
Attempt to move the machine/cabinet without assessing the
dangers or risks to yourself and others.
Leave a machine plugged into a trailing extension lead. This
witt contravene the HSAW act 1974. Plug a machine into a multi-point
socket
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