Best practice: Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

There a lot of misleading information surrounding PAT testing at golf clubs so what is the true story regarding all those sticky labels on our electrical equipment?
Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination, but some types of defect can only be found by testing. However, it is essential to understand that visual exam