Pat Testing Labels
PAT testing labels are used during PAT Testing so that appliance users can see when
a test has been carried out, and whether or not the appliance passed. The labels are in the form of stickers which are placed on appliances after testing. This is easy for the user to see and they can immediately see the conditions of the appliance they are about to use. This may seem like an old fashioned approach, but it is simple and easy for everyone to understand.The labels are colour coded making it even easier to see if the equipment has passed. Green labels denote that the appliance has passed, while a red label means it has failed and should not be used. There is also a blue label, which means it has passed but there are issues, and it should be tested regularly.
The pass or fail statement is obviously the most important information on the label. Either PASS or FAILED DO NOT USE is already printed on the relevant coloured sticker so doesnt need to be added by the testing engineer. There may be an Appliance ID Number that is attached to the specific equipment and entered onto the label. For green and blue labels the pass date and date when the next test should take place are entered. For blue labels the next test date will be closer to the present time than it will be for green labels. There is space for any additional information, such as more specific details as to the condition of the appliance, and a space for the testing engineer to sign. Red labels have a fail date space.
The above is only an example of the most common PAT testing labels. There is no industry standard but the majority tend to be similar. They come in different designs, possibly including the logo and name of the company who performed the PAT test.
A relatively new addition to some PAT testing labels are bar codes. These mean that the PAT testing history of equipment can be tracked. With these the details of the PAT test can be entered onto a scanner and then the bar code on the label is scanned. This associates the bar code with a record of the appliance. Prior to any future portable appliance testing, the previous label can be scanned to bring up the file, with details of the new test then added to the file. The new bar code will then be scanned so the two tests go onto the same file. Previous records can be viewed at any time by scanning the bar code on the label. This means that over time a complete record of the PAT testing of a particular appliance can be viewed at any time.
When testing appliances a testing engineer will arrive at the testing site with green, blue, and red labels. After each appliance has been tested the relevant colour label will be filled out and then placed onto the appliance. This then allows users to see the details of the PAT test when they come to use it.
Andrew Marshall
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