Why must I test and tag?
Under the AS/NZS 3760 standard, businesses must have their electrical appliances tested and tagged to remain compliant. Employers are also required to keep records of all inspections, testing, and maintenance. Tasmanian law further requires every workplace to maintain a safe and compliant electrical environment.
Could I do the testing myself?
Doing your own testing and tagging means buying costly equipment, training staff to meet qualification requirements, and losing valuable time — all of which adds to your expenses.
Most cheap portable testers don’t meet Australian standards because they only check the external switch, not the actual power source. This can lead to faulty equipment being passed as safe.
With litigation and heavy penalties for non‑compliance becoming more common, it’s safer and more cost‑effective to leave it to the professionals. Contact us to avoid costly mistakes.
What if your equipment is “failed”?
We can repair most faulty equipment on‑site and retest it to meet safety standards. Any hazardous items are tagged accordingly. We also notify the responsible person about any equipment that needs repair or replacement. Items that fail testing are considered hazardous and must be removed from service.
What documentation is provided?
AS/NZS 3760 requires employers to keep records of all electrical inspections, testing, and maintenance. We make this simple by providing you with a full report of all items tested and tagged, including asset details and results.
We track your next due dates for testing and tagging and will contact you when it’s time to schedule the next service.
What electrical equipment needs to be tested?
All portable plug-in appliances (equipment that is not hard-wired) must be tested. Examples are:
- computers
- monitors
- printers
- fax machines
- scanners
- photocopiers
- kitchen appliances
- electric power tools
- power boards
- extension cords
- all double insulated appliances
- portable air conditioners / desk-fans
- heaters
- vacuum cleaners
- audio/visual apparatus
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