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Statutory Instrument 299 of 2007. S.I 299 of 2007 directs employers to periodically inspect and test all work equipment. Section 81 of S.I. 299 refers to portable appliances (any appliance with a plugtop) and specifies that testing must be carried out periodically on all portable appliances to also include a visual inspection on the lead, cable and body of the appliance. Section 81 of SI 299 States (2) An employer shall ensure, where appropriate, that a competent person a) tests any portable equipment described in paragraph (1)(c)(i) and (ii). b) certifies whether or not the portable equipment (including any cables and plugs was, on the day of test, as far as could reasonably be ascertained, safe and without risk to persons coming into direct or indirect contact with any live part of the equipment.