The regulations on Portable Appliance Testing in Ireland can be found in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, SI 299, 2007. The regulation directs employers to ensure that all portable equipment used in their place of work is periodically inspected and tested by a competent person. Course Content:. Understanding Electricity the Basics. The Dangers of Working with Electricity. Categories of Testing. Legislation & Standards. Competency. Risk Assessment. What Should be Inspected & Tested. Equipment Classification. Visual Inspections – Practical Session. Testing Appliances – Practical Session. Pass & Fail Process. Record Keeping.
