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Electrical & Portable Appliance PAT Safety Checklist for Schools and Learning Environments

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Risk Assessment Description:

This checklist supports site managers, caretakers and premises staff in carrying out a systematic inspection of all fixed electrical installations and portable appliances within education premises. It ensures that visual defects, damaged leads, PAT testing status, socket over‑loading and fixed‑wiring test dates are verified against the requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and current HSE guidance.

Use this checklist for:

  • Routine visual inspection of sockets, wiring and portable equipment
  • Verification of PAT test certificates and next test due dates
  • Assessment of socket utilisation and overload risk
  • Confirmation that fixed‑wiring inspection dates are up to date

How to use: walk the premises, visually examine each item, check documentation and record any defect. Follow the questions in order, marking Yes, No or N/A. Any identified issues must be logged and corrective action assigned before the area is returned to service.

The checklist aligns with HSE portable appliance testing guidance and incorporates key points from PAT testing best practice. It is fully editable – adapt the wording or add site‑specific items as required.

Fully editable and shareable – adapt the questions to suit the specific layout of your premises and the range of equipment in use.

Compliant with: Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

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Checks covered in this Inspection of fixed electrical installations and portable appliances (PAT) in schools and other education facilities checklist

This Inspection of fixed electrical installations and portable appliances (PAT) in schools and other education facilities safety checklist template covers 17 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Is a current risk assessment for electrical work in place and signed by an authorised person?
2Are all personnel carrying out the inspection competent and aware of electrical safety procedures?
3Is the weather suitable and are lighting conditions adequate for a visual inspection of electrical equipment?
4Are all fixed sockets free from visible damage, discolouration or signs of overheating?
5Is there any evidence of unauthorised or makeshift connections to sockets (e.g. multi‑tap adaptors, extension leads) that could cause overload?
6Are socket circuits clearly labelled and is the load on each circuit within the rated capacity?
7Are all portable appliances free from visible defects such as cracked casings, damaged plugs or frayed leads?
8Does each portable appliance have a valid PAT test certificate displayed and is the next test due date within the acceptable interval?
9Are portable appliance test records readily accessible and up to date?
10Is the fixed‑wiring inspection date for each circuit recorded and not overdue?
11Are residual‑current devices (RCDs) present, correctly rated and tested within the required interval?
12Is personal protective equipment (insulated gloves, safety glasses) available and being used where required?
13Are emergency shut‑off switches clearly identified, functional and unobstructed?
14Is a suitable fire‑extinguishing agent for electrical fires (e.g. CO₂ or dry‑powder) readily accessible near the inspection area?
15Has any defect identified during the inspection been recorded and corrective action assigned?
16Is the area after inspection left in a safe condition with all equipment correctly re‑installed and secured?
17Are inspection records signed by the person conducting the check and dated?

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Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

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