External Testing

All high-risk portable appliances will be subject to an external test on an annual basis whilst low risk appliances such as those detailed above may be tested only every three years at the discretion of the This Corporation safety officer. The test should be carried out by an approved contractor. The test shall include the following:

• visual inspection
• insulation test
• flash test (if appropriate)
• earth leakage test
• load test.

All tested appliances will be labeled as follows:

1. Test - passed/failed
2. Date of test
3. Next due test date
4. Initials of tester
5. Reference number

Defective and faulty equipment will be removed from service at once and will be quarantined subject to repair or disposal.

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