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The latest news and features from the Tomlinson Longstaff team.  From regulatory updates to health and safety reminders + our newsletters.

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Working at Height : What You Need to Know

For the safety of you and your team, it’s important to ensure you adhere to both the regulatory and common sense requirements for working at height. At Tomlinson Longstaff, all of electricians are qualified to work at height, including scaffold and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP).  Tips for working at […]

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Commercial EPCs – The New Regulations

The new regulations are regarding the commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs); and set out a new minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) for commercial buildings. From April 2018, it will be unlawful to sell or let any commercial property with an EPC rating below a grade ‘E’. What do these new […]

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Why You Need to Prioritise PAT Testing

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the process by which everyday electronic appliances are inspected for safety. These tests are done ‘in-service’ and must be carried out at least every 2 years. What exactly is PAT testing? PAT testing isn’t actually just one test but is a group of different tests […]