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A lot of people figure that it's common sense issues with most portable professional gear.
Sound systems have to be careful with their gear too, most venues say they need PAT stickers but no one ever checks.
I don't want to diminish the importance of the PAT test in scenarios where no one wants to take responsibility for equipment but owner operators who don't care about frayed power cables or faulty extension cables probably don't care about PAT testing either.
TLDR - A lot of it is common sense you will already be applying.
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A lot of it is common sense you will already be applying.
Methinks you think too highly of me.
That said, I'm full blown paranoid of any and all cables and visually check everything before I pack and again before I rig.
I think my main concern is actually turning up at a venue and the PAT has expired or I didn't get one done for a device I need and then I can't do my job if the venue says 'nope'.
Again, I've never experienced anyone asking for a cert, so a sticker would probably do the job. But fully committing and paying for training and equipment seems more like the stupid and unnecessary shit I'd do.
CYOA
Thanks a lot for all this. Despite the very valid last line I'm still kinda tempted. Will have a read.