WHAT WE TEST

• Single phase 240v appliance testing.

• 3 Phase appliance testing.

• 15 & 20 Amp appliance testing.

• and any electrical equipment that can plug to electrical supply.

teST & tag

Electrical testing and tagging is the procedure of safety checking for electrical appliances.

Workplaces must be able to demonstrate safe systems of work, including electrical safety. Portable appliances such as power tools, extension leads, kitchen appliances, and computers are just a few examples of equipment types that need frequent testing.

The more frequently devices are used, the more likely they are to be poorly handled. This equipment as well as those used in more hostile environmental conditions are often more likely to become electrically unsafe.

Testing and tagging involves both a visual inspection and the electrical testing of in-service equipment for personal safety.

The process must be carried out by suitably, qualified and competent persons using approved and calibrated test equipment, and should be completed in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2010.

what types of appliances need to be test and tagged?

As a rule of thumb – if you plug it in, you need to have it test and tagged.  

Are you a Queensland based business? 

If you are a Queensland based business and are looking to meet your basic WH&S obligations, meeting the requirements in the Queensland Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 (QESR 2013) enables you to be compliant. In low risk areas such as office and service areas that are protected by Residual Current Devices (RCDs), there is an economical option of testing RCDs instead of all individual electrical items. This usually represents a large savings to be QESR compliant. 

Worksafe is a QLD government website providing a summary of information for businesses on electrical safety requirements for testing and tagging equipment. 

Are you National based business?

If you are part of national group with a Queensland base, your existing WH&S national policy might require testing to AS/NZS 3760:2010 which can be verified with your national WH&S Officer. Likewise, a combination of testing regiment from AS/NZS3760:2010 and QESR 2013 can be combined to meet the standard WH&S requirements. 

Residual Current Devices (RCDs) need to be tested in both instances. Safe Work Australia on RCDs is a government agency providing more information on what RCDs in a workplace means for businesses when considering their electrical safety testing regiment.