Legal requirement of PAT testing in the UK

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Why PAT? Legal Requirements

PAT testing legal requirements

In order to provide a safer working environment there are specific legislative requirements in place to protect employers and employees from potential risks associated with electricity and electrical work equipment. Every employer and self employed person has a duty to comply with legal provisions, so far as reasonably practicable.
This section is intended to guide you through the legislation relevant to In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
Relevant links to the legal framework are:
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Approved PAT electrical safety testing
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