About the event
This is a practical session that will enable you to have your portable electrical items tested, to learn about relevant legislation around PAT testing, and how best to care for your equipment.
Members can book a 30-minute testing slot for up to six individual portable electrical items, where you will be given stickers and official certificates by qualified tester Mike Nottage.
About PAT testing
There is often misunderstanding around PAT testing and the statement that it is not a legal requirement.
Whilst PAT testing is not a legal requirement, currently the only way it’s possible to demonstrate due diligence and satisfy all regulation requirements and insurance needs, is to have proof that the electrical equipment being used is safe and fit for purpose.
When a venue asks for proof you will need to provide it. PAT testing will ensure your equipment and power leads are safe, and is the easiest way to ensure compliance with the 'Electricity at Work Regulations'. It satisfies public liability insurance requirements where compliance with such statutory regulations and safety legislation is required, and provides you with peace of mind.
In addition to public liability insurance (PLI), venues increasingly want to see valid PAT certificates for electrical equipment used by musicians, including but not limited to, amplifiers, keyboards, PA systems, mixing desks etc. in advance of the performance.
Learn more about PAT testing.
How to attend
Please book your place by emailing wswe@themu.org and confirming:
- Your name and membership number
- Any accessibility requirements you may have
- Your preferred time range (slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis)
- A list of items for testing*
Booking notes
If an item uses a IEC/kettle lead, then together they are classed as one item (please bring both items and remember to match the correct lead with the appliance as the fuse ratings may be different from item to item). Any extra leads will be counted as one item.
*If you have more than six items for testing, please let us know and if capacity allows, we may be able to include them. If you have any questions or are unsure about any of the above, please get in touch and we will be happy to assist.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your allotted time so you can unload all your items into the venue ready to be tested. This will help to ensure the unloading process doesn’t impinge on your allotted time and potentially reduce the number of items that can be tested. Free parking is available at the venue.
Accessibility
The MU makes every effort to ensure that all events we organise are accessible to everyone who would like to attend. We want to provide equal access to our events for all of our members. If you have any access requirements you would like us to be aware of, please contact the regional office on 029 2045 6585 or via email wswe@themu.org at least one week ahead of the event to discuss what you need.
If you have booked a ticket for a personal assistant or support worker to be with you during an event, please let us know so we can make sure your seats are allocated together.