If you’re responsible for workplace safety or managing properties in the UK, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about PAT testing. But what does it involve?

And more importantly, how do you stay compliant without overcomplicating things?

Let’s cut through the jargon and get into the nuts and bolts of portable appliance testing (PAT), the standards, the legal responsibilities, and the practical checklist that helps keep people safe and businesses running smoothly.