Test & tag Perth
KRC Electrical offers testing and tagging services for all residential and commercial grade equipment. This safety process involves checking all electrical appliances to ensure they're safe to use. KRC uses a two-part method when it comes to testing and tagging. The first is a visual inspection of the appliance, where our trained technicians look for any visual damage. Once that's completed, they use a portable appliance tester to test the machine electrically. From this they can identify any potential electrical faults.
Safety inspections should be regularly performed by all organisations with electrical equipment. Equipment testing can ensure the safety of the workplace as well as the employees regularly using the equipment. A safety inspection and test can minimise the risk of an electrical hazard before it happens, as well as identify defective equipment.
Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760 highlights the necessary guidelines and regulations for the testing of all electrical equipment. This standard outlines and defines test dates and who can be deemed a competent person to carry out tests and tags of electrical appliances.
Why test & tags are important
Construction, demolition and mining industries are required to have all appliances tested and tagged approximately every 3 months. It's important to have these safety checks done for all electrical installations on construction and demolition sites, due to the harsh nature of the industry where equipment is constantly used and likely to deteriorate faster than usual. Throughout the year, the test and tag colours of your appliance will change, ensuring your test tag colour coincides with that specific period.
Excluding the construction, demolition and mining industries, testing and tagging is not a legislative requirement for the workplace. However, the duty of care to ensure the safety of employees within a workplace lies with the employer. If someone were hurt by an appliance that wasn't tested and is unsafe, there would be an issue — so the employer must ensure all electrical equipment is safe to use.
Who can test & tag?
You don't have to be a licensed electrician to perform testing and tagging services. According to AS/NZS 3760, the tester must be considered a "competent person". All KRC Electrical employees have undergone a test and tag course, providing them with the skills and knowledge to carry out these services.
What equipment can KRC Electrical test & tag?
KRC Electrical has years of experience ensuring all electrical appliances within a workplace comply with AS/NZS 3760. We can perform testing and tagging services on the following items:
- Plug tops
- Single insulated / earthed appliances
- Double insulated appliances
- Extension leads
- Heavy machinery
- Exit lights
- Portable RCDs
- Electric dryers
- Drills
- Power points and cords
- Computers and printers
- Alarms and much more
How often should this be done?
According to Australian Standards, the number of test and tag checks is based on the type of environment the appliance is in. For each workplace this is different, as they have varying levels of risk.
If you're still unsure or would like further assistance with regard to testing and tagging, please contact us on (08) 9204 2444 — we're more than happy to share our experience.