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  1. Safety Equipment Supplier

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First Stop Safety manufactures simple to use and low cost PAT testing machines. We sell them directly to those wishing to implement their own PAT testing regime 'in house' to save money,or to charity retailers wishing to sell used electrical items in their shops. We provide training courses and recalibration services too. We also sell wholesale to approved distributors.


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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

18 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I attended the PAT testing course…

I attended the PAT testing course 27/01/2026. It was a very informative course in which I learnt a lot. First meet and great was with Gareth and then Noel, the course instructor, great guys and very welcoming. The breakfast was gorgeous with tea and coffee supplied all day. The course content was top notch made easier to understand by Noel and Gareth’s experience and expertise. They also supply post course support if you need their advice and help in the future. I highly recommend them.

January 27, 2026
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Reply from First Stop Safety

Hi Steven, thank you, we are delighted that the Course was so informative and helpful for you. It was a pleasure to have you on the Course, and we look forward to assisting you whenever it is required.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always happy to help

Always happy to help

We have used First Safety's PAT training and equipment for the last 12 months, and in that time we have had questions regarding different items, the equipment and other little things we want to double check, we have always received very fast and helpful responses which has been appreciated

January 12, 2026
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Reply from First Stop Safety

Thank you for your wonderful review. It is great to hear that we are delivering what we promise - excellent customer service! So glad you are happy, and we are always happy to help you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service - Highly Recommend

Excellent service. Staff are always extremely helpful and the calibration of our kit is completed in no time at all. Arrangements are made for kit to be collected at your convenience and then returned. The turnaround is truly impressive. We have also used First Stop Safety for training requirements and will do so again this year for new staff. Second to none. Would highly recommend.

July 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Stop are a 5 star company

First Stop are a 5 star company, excellent service, easy to book appointment for calibration on our equipment. The staff could not have been more helpful, fast & efficient service
I would highly recommend this company.
Many thanks again First Stop are a 5 star company, excellent service, easy to book appointment for calibration on our equipment. The staff could not have been more helpful, fast & efficient service
I would highly recommend this company.
Many thanks again

April 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What's not to like?

Our charity has been using First Stop Safety for over a decade and I have always found, whoever I speak to, friendly, helpful & efficient. Importantly, their turnover time for calibrations, collection and delivery arrangements is second to none. The equipment, the people, the training are all excellent. Thoroughly recommend.

December 3, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service & Sound Advice

Every time I contact First Stop Safety I get excellent customer service and first rate advice. Nothing seems to be too much trouble.
If I buy something the product comes quickly. If I ask for general advice it is given willingly.
I like this company.

November 13, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous service and very helpful team

Fabulous service and very helpful team. Always sends reminders when calibrations are due, quick to answer any calls and arrange collections, and a fast turnaround time. Very happy with the service.

October 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic and very professional…

Fantastic and very professional customer service. The team are efficient, commited and supportive. We are using their service for a couple of years and definitly we will recommend.

July 29, 2024
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Reply from First Stop Safety

Thank you for your lovely review Ledimar. We are delighted that you are so happy with our service, and we look forward to helping you again!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Calibration services and Training

Have been using First Stop Safety for years for Portable Appliance calibration and their First Class PAT courses which have important practical parts as well as the theory parts.

Turnaround for the calibration of PAT equipment is amazing!

July 17, 2024
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Reply from First Stop Safety

Thank you for being a loyal customer Alan! I am delighted you are so happy with our calibration service and PAT courses.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

outstanding customer service

outstanding customer service! professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Linzi has been particularly helpful.
Communications have been clear and concise throughout. Would highly recommend.

July 23, 2024
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Reply from First Stop Safety

Thank you Mary! It is wonderful to read that you are very happy with our service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect tester, first class

I have been using this PAT tester for about 10 years, it is faultless! Simple and easy to use with clear results.
I even recommended the charity I volunteer with to get the same unit. They bought several and are very pleased with them. People of all skill levels can use them with good results.
When the unit goes for calibration every 12 months it is quickly turned around and easy and friendly to book in.
First class unit, First class company.

Thank you, John Burnett.

July 16, 2024
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Reply from First Stop Safety

Thank you John, I am delighted you are happy with our pat tester and recalibration services. Thank you for your loyalty and we look forward to speaking with you again next July!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Comms

First Stops value to us comes from their great communication as well as an impressive turn around speed. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.

July 1, 2024
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Reply from First Stop Safety

Thanks Rob! So pleased we delivered an excellent service for you, it matters a great deal!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and efficient…

Very professional and efficient response to emails. Very friendly and knowledgeable team. Always delivery a fabulous service - would highly recommend using them!

June 3, 2024
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Reply from First Stop Safety

Helen, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted you are happy with our services!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service from every member of the team. They go above and beyond, a big Thank you is from Acorns Charity

May 23, 2024
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Reply from First Stop Safety

Thank you for your wonderful review - we really appreciate you taking the time. Which charity are you from please?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service rang them dropped my instrument in for calibration, collected it all certified within an hour - whats not to like?

May 10, 2024
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Reply from First Stop Safety

It was our pleasure, thank you for your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service

Amazing customer service, always happy to help. They are very efficient and a pleasure to work with due to their extremely friendly and professional team.
Our shops have found the PAT testers simple to use and never experience any problems.

May 3, 2024
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Reply from First Stop Safety

That's great to hear Charmaine, thank you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to use PAT tester and great customer support

As a business we’ve been doing our own PAT testing for years using the BattPAT tester. This has saved us a considerable amount of money over the years. The BattPAT tester is very simple to use and has never given us any problems.

I really have to give a shoutout to the team at First Stop Safety. They're always ready to help out whenever we need support. Plus the annual calibration quick and simple. They also pick up and drop off our tester which is very convenient.

I totally recommend this company and their testers to any businesses wanting to bring their PAT testing in house and save some money.

May 2, 2024
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Reply from First Stop Safety

Thank you for entrusting us with your test equipment Scott.

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