All businesses are legally required, in the UK, to ensure all electrical equipment provided for use in a workplace, is safe to use.

How the business does this is down to their own discretion.

A thorough risk assessment is crucial – the assessment should identify potential risks, associated with electrical equipment, and what measures need to be taken to control the risks.

Regular PAT testing is a recognised method for controlling the risks.

It is widely known that regulatory bodies and insurers require PAT testing to be done to manage safety in a workplace.

By conducting regular (i.e. annual) PAT testing, employers, business owners, landlords etc can effectively mitigate the risks associated with the equipment. If you are proactive in getting PAT done, as often as is possible, you will be protecting your business and users from harm, and other liabilities. It also gives assurance to these users that you take their safety seriously.