Test Frequency
The following tables show the suggested initial frequency of inspection and testing of equipment provided by the IEE.
Please note that these are guidelines and your test frequency requirements may differ according to your individual needs. The test frequency should be derived by carrying out a Risk Assessment.
Risk assessment services are widely available by Health and Safety professionals (see our "Useful Links" Page) alternatively you can carry out a Risk Assessment yourself.
For help with conducting a Risk Assessment refer to the HSE website (see "Risk Assessment Guidance" link) on our "Useful Links" Page.
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Construction Sites | |||||
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Formal Visual Inspection |
Combined Inspection & Testing |
Class 1 |
Class 2 | ||
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Formal Visual Inspection |
Combined Inspection & Testing |
Type of Equipment |
User Checks | ||
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Stationary |
None |
Monthly |
3 Monthly |
Monthly |
3 Monthly |
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I.T. |
None |
Monthly |
3 Monthly |
Monthly |
3 Monthly |
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Moveable |
Weekly |
Monthly |
3 Monthly |
Monthly |
3 Monthly |
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Portable |
Weekly |
Monthly |
3 Monthly |
Monthly |
3 Monthly |
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Hand Held |
Weekly |
Monthly |
3 Monthly |
Monthly |
3 Monthly |
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Hotels | |||||
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Formal Visual Inspection |
Combined Inspection & Testing |
Class 1 |
Class 2 | ||
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Formal Visual Inspection |
Combined Inspection & Testing |
Type of Equipment |
User Checks | ||
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Stationary |
None |
24 Monthly |
48 Monthly |
24 Monthly |
None |
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I.T. |
None |
24 Monthly |
48 Monthly |
24 Monthly |
None |
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Moveable |
Weekly |
12 Monthly |
24 Monthly |
24 Monthly |
None |
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Portable |
Weekly |
12 Monthly |
24 Monthly |
24 Monthly |
None |
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Hand Held |
Before Use |
6 Monthly |
12 Monthly |
6 Monthly |
None |
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Industrial Including Commercial Kitchens | |||||
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Formal Visual Inspection |
Combined Inspection & Testing |
Class 1 |
Class 2 | ||
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Formal Visual Inspection |
Combined Inspection & Testing |
Type of Equipment |
User Checks | ||
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Stationary |
Weekly |
None |
12 Monthly |
None |
12 Monthly |
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I.T. |
Weekly |
None |
12 Monthly |
None |
12 Monthly |
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Moveable |
Before Use |
Monthly |
12 Monthly |
3 Monthly |
12 Monthly |
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Portable |
Before Use |
Monthly |
6 Monthly |
3 Monthly |
6 Monthly |
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Hand Held |
Before Use |
Monthly |
6 Monthly |
3 Monthly |
6 Monthly |
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Offices and Shops | |||||
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Formal Visual Inspection |
Combined Inspection & Testing |
Class 1 |
Class 2 | ||
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Formal Visual Inspection |
Combined Inspection & Testing |
Type of Equipment |
User Checks | ||
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Stationary |
None |
24 Monthly |
48 Monthly |
24 Monthly |
None |
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I.T. |
None |
24 Monthly |
48 Monthly |
24 Monthly |
None |
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Moveable |
Weekly |
12 Monthly |
24 Monthly |
24 Monthly |
None |
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Portable |
Weekly |
12 Monthly |
24 Monthly |
24 Monthly |
None |
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Hand Held |
Before Use |
6 Monthly |
12 Monthly |
6 Monthly |
None |
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Schools | |||||
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Formal Visual Inspection |
Combined Inspection & Testing |
Class 1 |
Class 2 | ||
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Formal Visual Inspection |
Combined Inspection & Testing |
Type of Equipment |
User Checks | ||
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Stationary |
Weekly * |
None |
12 Monthly |
12 Monthly |
48 Monthly |
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I.T. |
Weekly * |
None |
12 Monthly |
12 Monthly |
48 Monthly |
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Moveable |
Weekly * |
4 Monthly |
12 Monthly |
4 Monthly |
48 Monthly |
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Portable |
Weekly * |
4 Monthly |
12 Monthly |
4 Monthly |
48 Monthly |
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Hand Held |
Before Use * |
4 Monthly |
12 Monthly |
4 Monthly |
48 Monthly |
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Equipment Used By The Public | |||||
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Formal Visual Inspection |
Combined Inspection & Testing |
Class 1 |
Class 2 | ||
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Formal Visual Inspection |
Combined Inspection & Testing |
Type of Equipment |
User Checks | ||
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Stationary |
Note * |
Monthly |
12 Monthly |
3 Monthly |
12 Monthly |
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I.T. |
Note * |
Monthly |
12 Monthly |
3 Monthly |
12 Monthly |
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Moveable |
Note * |
Weekly |
6 Monthly |
Monthly |
12 Monthly |
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Portable |
Note * |
Weekly |
6 Monthly |
Monthly |
12 Monthly |
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Hand Held |
Note * |
Weekly |
6 Monthly |
Monthly |
12 Monthly |