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The general lack of knowledge surrounding PAT Testing never ceases to amaze me. Examples of sharp practice by some PAT Testing Companies continue to come up regularly, and it leaves me wondering how a client can be expected to make the right decision for their business, especially when they should be able to rely on what they are told.
A classic example came on an Email Flyer this week from a local competitor, declaring that PAT Testing is required by law and so inferring that if the client is not having it done they would be breaking the law.

”If you run a small business, how many electrical items do you have? 40 to 50? 50 to 60? By law, each of these items needs to be tested at least once every 12 months.”

This is RUBBISH, of course, and it’s just not true. The law requires a Duty Holder to provide a safe working environment and also to ensure that it is maintained in a safe condition (see our Workplace Page for the legislation and what it means).

PAT Testing should be part of a sensible solution, but in itself it is not a legal requirement.

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Submitted by: Sunderland Business Network