Plug – look for signs of obvious damage and make sure the earth, live and neutral cables are wired correctly.This type of inspection often precedes a test with a PAT device but can sometimes be used on its own to check if certain electrical appliances are safe to use.Īlways switch off and unplug the device before you test an appliance. Different from regular user checks, a formal visual inspection can only be performed by a competent individual and should be recorded.
