At the end of 2010, the Energy Networks Association, the Association of Electricity Producers and HSE got together to launch a safety initiative that aims to make the UK an electrical health and safety world leader. They aim to achieve their goal by 2015 and have set some ambitious plans in order to achieve this. With workers in the electrical...
May 2011
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Open Your PAT Business by Being Open
It is important, as a PAT tester, to be as open and honest with all your clients. Ensure that you tell all your clients and especially your potential clients what a portable appliance test is and what it consists of. By instilling confidence in your clients that you are knowledgeable they will be much more likely to use your services... -
Where to Find PAT Testing Clients?
If you’re stuck for ideas on the different types of business and buildings that may need your PAT testing services, try our ideas to help you along: Schools – the nature of these buildings means that they are often vitally aware of their legal requirements. It can provide a regular contract for you during school holidays. Hospitals – The sensitive... -
PAT Testing ‘Jobs for Girls’
The NICEIC’s campaign ‘Jobs for Girls’ is gaining ground and now has the backing of Conservative MP, Andrew Selous who stated; “There has never been a more important time to reach out to the public to address these issues and stimulate opportunity.” The ‘Jobs for Girls’ campaign aims to get more women into the electrical industry and attempts to dispel... -
Electrical Skills for the Unemployed
The tighter regulations and control over electrical work and the increasingly complex electrical installation requirements means that the demand for qualified electricians has never been higher. However, many people don’t realise that the electrical industry is facing a skills gap, a gap that is increasing as the demand for qualified electricians becomes greater. With almost a million young people being...
