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IET Code of Practice Update
The Code of Practice for PAT testing from the IET has been updated and is now in its fourth edition. The IET update their code publications to ensure that regulation guidelines are followed, to help businesses understand their obligations with regards PAT testing, and to help PAT testing engineers carry out PAT procedures effectively within […]
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Misused Appliances Causing Fires
Research by the electrical safety council has found that a rise in fires in the home is being caused by electrical appliances being misused and in fact, this misuse of appliances is the biggest cause of fires in the home in the UK. It seems that people are committing serious safety risks without realising the […]
Garage Prosecuted after Putting Workers at Risk
A garage in Barking has been prosecuted because it allowed workers to use unsafe electrical equipment to carry out repairs on cars. The prosecution occurred after the garage owner was told to stop using a two-post vehicle hoist until repairs were made to exposed live cables and terminals. However, it was discovered four months later […]
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Also tagged electrical safety, electricity at work regulations
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Professional PAT Testing Standards Association
Moves to create a professional standards group for PAT testing has come to fruition recently with the setting up of BAPAT, The British Association of Portable Appliance Testers. The idea came from a group of independent PAT companies and some individuals who wanted to create an agency that represents professional standards and good practice in […]
Help Farmers Stay Safe with Electrical Equipment
With the recent news that farms are still experiencing a high number of electrical accidents and deaths each year, we’re looking at things which PAT Technicians can teach Farmers about staying safe with electrical equipment. So we’ve come up with a list of things you can discuss with your client to help them stay safe with their […]
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Encouraging Safety, Dispelling Ignorance
We are sometimes asked about appliances which are owned by workers and whether employers need to ensure they are PAT tested prior to allowing them free use in the workplace. This is an interesting question and is one that many business owners find difficult to answer either way. They are unsure whether they themselves are […]
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NICEIC ‘Jobs for the Girls’ What do you Think?
The NICEIC campaign ‘Jobs for the Girls’ was launched to encourage more women into the electrical industry and to remove the stereotype that it is a ‘man’s job’. Electrical careers have long been dominated by men and are often still thought to be a solely male profession. However, research has revealed that many women living […]
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Also tagged jobs for the girls, niceic campaign, pat testing
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Why the PAT Training DVD?
The good thing about the PAT training DVD is that once you have worked through the sections, you can take the online exam which will test your competence in PAT testing. If you pass the exam, you will be a ‘Competent Person’ able to carry out pat testing procedures. The DVD training course is based […]
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Have you Promoted Electrical Fire Safety Week?
The national Electrical Fire Safety Week has been underway across the UK this week. This initiative, which sees the ESC, the Fire and Rescue Service and the Government ‘Fire Kills’ campaign come together for mutual benefit, has been promoting electrical safety and raising awareness of fire risks throughout the week.
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Ten Safe Things to Tell Your Clients
As it’s the Electrical Fire Safety Week this week, we’re looking at ten things you can tell your clients and future clients to encourage them to stay safe whilst using electrical appliances.
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