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Test and Tag Intervals: How often do I Test and Tag?
When understanding the test and tag intervals and how often an electrical appliance should be tested, the main underlying factor is the type of environment that appliance is located in.
Just as important, the AS/NZS 3760 standard should be seen as a minimum test and tag requirement. A lot of workplaces and company owners will have different test and tag frequencies because of their own risk management and OHS planning.
Likewise, some of these industries might require you to use certain Test and Tag Colours.
For the most common environments, we recommend the following frequencies:
3 months
Building, construction, and demolition – this requires the most frequent testing due to it being considered a harsh environment and therefore an appliance being damaged is more likely compared to other settings.
6 months
Factories, warehouses, and production – this type of environment isn’t considered as harsh, but because appliances are often used constantly they need to be tested every 6 months.
12 months
An environment where the equipment/supply cord is prone to flexing or open to abuse – this is often referred to as a hostile environment as the appliance can be overused and is therefore exposed to abuse by the user, as well as dust, general deterioration, and the weather.
5 yearly
An environment where the equipment/supply cord is not prone to flexing or open to abuse – this is commonly referred to as a non-hostile environment – a typical example of this might be a company’s server room.
Test and Tag Usage: How and where do I Test and Tag?
Test and tag at Home:
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
- Extension Leads
- Home Computer
- TV
- Air Fryer
- Sandwich Press
- Home Printer
- Power Board
- RCD at the Switchboard
- Hair Dryer
- Clothes Dryer
- Electrical Frypan
And much much more…. Basically, anything that uses 240V Power can be tested for safety Compliance.
Test and Tag at the Office:
The modern workplace office or administration centre can have a large volume and variety of electrical appliances. They can be used on a daily basis and vary from computers and printers to floor heaters, power boards, extension leads, laptop chargers, kitchen appliances, and lots more.
All of these office appliances present an electric shock hazard that must be managed as part of your ongoing OH&S obligations. You must ensure your office or administration centre is electrically safe by completing regular office appliance testing and tagging.
We will help you meet your electrical appliance safety OH&S obligations in Victoria. We will not only tell you what needs to be done and how often, but also tell you which ones don’t need to be done.
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