• The purpose of testing electrical equipment is to ensure that it is safe to use and operate in its current work environment.
• To Increase safety to all employees, customers and visitors on your premises.
• All businesses are required to comply with Australian Standard AS3760 and state legislation which dictates what and when electrical appliances need to be tested.
• You can reduce your insurance premiums.
• It’s a great way to keep track of your assets as Records must be kept of all inspections made and maintenance carried out on all electrical appliances.

Failed items are tagged: FAILED or DANGER-DO NOT USE. This is also reported on the asset data log and either repaired, or can be disposed of by the business in a safe manner.

Yes you do need to have you appliances and equipment tested - No matter how big or small all workplaces require to be tested. Safety is of utmost importance to every individual no matter where they work. We all think or say - It’s not going to happen to me? or won’t occur at this work-site? If you alleviate hazards then you are more likely to be in a safer environment.

You may Forfeit your insurance as an insurance agency requires all OH & S requirements be met; including testing and tagging of all leads, appliances and equipment.

Every state has a Safety Board either under Worksafe, Workcover or Dept Industrial Relations which have inspectors that come to any site at any time; whether a building site or multi-national company; and they can inspect and request records of testing and tagging of equipment.  If found not complying, you as an employer can be issued a Fine.

More importantly to avoid Incapacity or Death (to customer or employee)

The OCEI (Office of Chief Electrical Inspector) has initiated a program to ensure that all relevant suppliers of second-hand electrical equipment sold to the general public are required to ensure that these items are tested and appropriately labelled.
No longer do Charity organisations sell second-hand electrical equipment due to risks involved.

“Piggybacking of power-boards is not recommended as this causes excessive heat and may cause current overload. If you need to piggyback have a registered electrician install an extra power point.

Double adaptors are not recommended and should be replaced by an approved power-board with RCD fitted and surge protection device”

Refer to - Frequency of Testing and the  Color Tag Schedule supplied.

Make sure they are a qualified or competent person using the latest electronic test equipment with the appropriate licence and not a hand-held ‘megga’.

Just contact us on 1300 TEST TAG OR the contact page and we will give you all the details you require.

All jobs are charged at a per tag rate with no call-out fees. A Logbook/Asset register is required and can be either supplied electronically or in hard copy format. An individual quote can be arranged through the contact page at no extra cost or by dialling 1300 TEST TAG (1300 837882)