ABSTRACT
In either case, the first step is for the organisation to appoint a ‘responsible person’ – who will, therefore, be a duty holder – to whom staff and/or outside contractors should report the results of any inspection and test, including defects etc. Such a person could be the manager of the premises or a member of staff: they will need to be trained and competent, both in the management of the appliance testing process and in the knowledge of relevant legislation as discussed in Chapter 1.
