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It’s coming to the end of another year and now is the time to focus on what you’re doing in the New Year, how you’re going to increase your business and your future plans. In amongst all of this, don’t let your calibration slip your mind.  Make sure you know when your next calibration is due and don’t let it...

We often get asked if purchasing accessories like a barcode scanner is necessary and if it will help speed up people’s testing time. Ultimately though, the answer depends on the individual’s requirements, their workload, if they feel their testing time needs to be sped up, how often and how many labels they use and if they are often on repeat...

It is obvious to see the benefits of investing in a PAT testing kit rather than buying items individually. The ability to save money and the safe knowledge that the kit comes with all the basic accessories you need is a tempting offer for any new or established PAT tester. The difficulty arises when deciding which tester kit is right...

So, to recap on our miniseries, the first part focused on professionalism in PAT testing and discussed how often, with tradesmen, that reputation is the deciding factor when a client is considering giving a contract. It is also important to ensure that you remain professional and work to regulation standards. This will put the clients mind at ease and ensure...

Miniseries Part Three, Quick Reminders Make sure that once you have a job set up, you allow time for planning and reviewing risks, and what the safest way to complete the work is. If required, you should take advice from your accredited electrical organisation concerning safety issues. Assess each stage of the work and highlight any points where ‘dead’ working...

Miniseries Part Two Your quotation is your opportunity to make a good first impression. It is your chance to show and prove your professional outlook and reliable attitude. For this reason you should take care and attention with all quotations you produce. Firstly, when looking at a potential job, note down important aspects, such as; possible risks, as this will...

Miniseries Part One What is it that makes a person choose one type of electrical contractor over another? Arguably, it is the reputation of the contractor above other important factors, such as a good website, a cheap quote or an enticing advert that ultimately makes someone choose a particular contractor. But if you are new to PAT testing, how do...

A little while ago the Electrical Safety Council carried out some research with electrical industry volunteers. These volunteers were asked what electrical safety meant to them in their daily work life. The results of the research are as follows: The volunteers said that electrical safety was greatly important and said that it was a big part of their daily job...

HSE have launched a three month consultation on its plans to recover costs from intervention by HSE. HSE have already agreed with the Government this year that they can impose fees on companies who have broken Health and Safety laws. The proposal is that HSE will charge £133.00 per hour for its time. Also, any further specialist support will be...

When PAT testing a kettle, it is important to perform the following tests; a visual, earth bond, insulation at 500 volts DC and a leakage test. Most modern kettles are jug type kettles, however you may come across older models with a detachable power cord. When testing a jug type kettle, the base and kettle should be tested as one...