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Originally Posted by turkishdelight
No need to be pat tested if it a new. We allow them on our ward,have seen patients using them on medical wards.
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Yet again proving Ignorence is bliss.
Just because you allow it doesn't make it legal,
Portable Appliance testing was introduced to ensure that
ALL devices that 'plug' into the mains no matter what their age are tested and a record of that test and a tested sticker must be applied in a prominent position on the device, on a regular basis, before it can legally be used.
The above paragraph is a very, very, short version of the rules and reg's concerning electrical safety in the workplace.
Please, Turkishdismay make sure of your facts before applying pinky to keyboard.
