THE IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY TESTING

This module is designed to educate engineers, insurers, fire protection authorities and government organisations on the importance of routine and comprehensive portable and fixed appliance testing. The module will cover, What is PAT testing, why we PAT test inclusive of protecting life, legal requirements and protecting capital investments.

How we PAT test inclusive of:

Tests Carried out

Class of Appliances and differentiation in testing
The session will also cover which standards we test to globally and how do we determine periodicity by risk-based assessment.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Mr Richard Bennet

As a senior category manager I am charged with the responsibility to manage a product range which provides Electrical Safety Test equipment to satisfy a global customer base. My professional focus is to provide world class test equipment to a global customer base in adherence to standards both locally and on a global platform. Within my professional capacity I also work with influential governing bodies, committees and institutions to effect change where standards and guidelines are not present or adequate. With the goal to protect life and property.

In doing this we are able to improve understanding and eventually prevent tragedies. Senior Category Manager for Seaward Electronics – Part of the GMCI Group

A Senior category manager within the Seaward business and wider GMCI group. With complete  ownership  of  the  category  management  within  Installation  Testers,  High Voltage Indicators and Portable or Fixed Appliance Testers.