Do You Need Cable Wrap PAT Labels or Plug Top PAT Test Labels?
Online, August 29, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Most likely if you are searching for PAT test labels you know what they are about. But, just in case there is any confusion on that point, a definition may well be in order. PAT is the acronym for Portable Appliance Testing. According to the Health and Safety Executive for the UK, a full 1/4 of all electric accidents reported are accounted for by the use of portable electric appliances. In an attempt to minimize electric accidents regulation are now in force calling for all those who are employees, self-employed or employers to take all feasible steps to assure that danger is minimized in the use of portable appliances.
PAT testing labels are the easiest method of keeping straight which appliances have had their annual testing and their status (passed or failed). One of the most convenient ways to make it very obvious which appliances have been tested for the year it by using different color testing labels for each year. Think how easy it would be to spot appliances that need testing if last years color was yellow and this years color is blue! All the tester would have to do is see the yellow label and they would instantly know that appliance needs tested.
There are a couple different styles of PAT testing labels; Cable Wrap PAT labels and Plug Top PAT Test labels. Cable Wrap PAT labels are made to affix around the power lead whereas Plug Top PAT Test labels are designed to affix directly atop the plug at the end of the lead. Both label styles contain the same information fields including: name of the company performing the testing, their telephone number, appliance ID # from:, appliance ID# to:, testers initials, test date and next due date. Both display the word "passed" prominently; Plug Top labels in the middle of the label and Cable Wrap on the back side of the two sided label.
As a tester you will need to carry both types of labels. Some appliances simply have no place other than the lead to place a PAT label so Cable Wrap PAT labels will be needed in that instance. For those leads that offer a large plug end, Plug Top PAT Test labels are perfect. Either style of label is easy to apply, just peel and stick either onto the top of the plug (for Plug Tops), or peel, wrap around cord and stick label to itself in the case of Cable Wraps.
When you need PAT Test label supplies, shopping online is the best option available for you. Online you will easily find very affordable PAT Test stickers including pre-printed personalized PAT Test labels. By using labels personalized with company name, phone, testers initials and perhaps ID numbers, significant amounts of time can be saved since all the tester would have to fill out is the test date and next test due date. For sheer convenience personalized PAT testing labels are the best choice.
Online you can expect to pay a mere £19.50 for 500 high quality cable wrap PAT labels: http://www.patlabel.co.uk/500-personalised-cable-wrap-pat-testing-labels-p-79.html and only £18.75 for 1,500 high quality Plug Top PAT Test labels: http://www.patlabel.co.uk/1500-pers-plug-top-pat-testing-labels-green-p-83.html . For the ultimate personalized, convenient PAT Testing labels shop online to save time and money.