Portable Appliance Testing. The “IEE Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment” gives guidance on the various equipment types. The requirements for testing come under several legislations including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. The Health & Safety Executive states that 25% of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances. The Electricity at Work Regulations place a legal responsibility on employers, employees and self-employed persons to comply with the provisions of the regulations and take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that no danger results from the use of such equipment. This in effect requires the implementation of a systematic and regular program of maintenance, inspection and testing.