Why Test & Tag?
There are many good reasons, but perhaps the single most important one is that failing to test and tag can put your life and the life of your workers’ lives at serious risk of serious injury or even death. In addition, faulty equipment can cause fires that cause serious damage and loss of life.
If that’s not enough, you are legally required by the government to test and tag electrical equipment and there are hefty fines for failing to do so. Give yourself and your workers the peace of mind of knowing that equipment is safe to operate.
To arrange testing and tagging with BayCoast Electrical & Control Solutions, contact us on 0415 754 270. We service Batemans Bay, Bawley Point, Moruya, Braidwood, Narooma, Ulladulla, Nelligen, South Durras and Broulee.
What Do You Need to Get Tested & Tagged?
If you are a person conducting a business or undertaking, you are required to test electrical equipment that is:
- Supplied with electricity through an electrical socket
- Used in an environment in which the normal use of electrical equipment exposes the equipment to operating conditions that are likely to result in damage to the equipment or its expected lifespan — this includes conditions that are involve exposure to moisture, heat, vibration, mechanical damage, corrosive chemicals or dust.
How often do you need to have your equipment tested and tagged?
Testing and tagging frequency varies depending on industry and type of work and the conditions the equipment is used in. Frequency is set by legislation and Australian Standards. It is imperative that your testing and tagging is up to date. If you were unsure about whether you’re up to date with testing and tagging requirements, get in touch with BayCoast Electrical & Control Solutions and we can advise you.
When Was Your Equipment Last Tested & Tagged?
If you can’t remember, it’s probably overdue.
Testing and tagging is the process of inspecting and electrically testing portable equipment — power tools, extension leads, appliances — to confirm it’s safe to use, then tagging it with the test date and result so anyone can see at a glance it’s been checked. It’s carried out to the AS/NZS 3760 standard, and how often it needs to happen depends on your environment — equipment on a construction site needs checking far more often than equipment in a low-risk office.
BayCoast Electrical & Control Solutions provides testing and tagging for businesses across Batemans Bay and the South Coast — whether you need a one-off job, a new workplace fit-out covered, or an ongoing schedule so you never have to wonder if you’re due. Contact us to arrange testing and tagging today.
Testing & Tagging Intervals
How often an appliance needs to be tested and tagged depends on where it’s used and how often it’s used. The Australian standard, AS/NZS 3760, sets the guidelines for both — giving a clear indication of the intervals needed to keep equipment safe over time.
It’s not just the big equipment either. Any appliance brought into the workplace should be tested and tagged — phone chargers, laptops, fans, heaters, and everything else plugged in day to day. It’s a small step that keeps the whole workplace safer for everyone in it.
Most workplaces settle into their own testing schedule over time. If you’re unsure how often you should be testing, or you’re a new business setting one up for the first time, give us a call — we’re happy to talk you through the best approach for your workplace.
Keeping accurate records of your portable appliance testing and tagging isn’t optional — it’s required to comply with AS/NZS 3760. As your local test and tag specialists in Batemans Bay and the South Coast, we can help get your records, and your workplace, properly up to standard.
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As the leading electrician in the Batemans Bay region of NSW, BayCoast Electrical & Control Solutions service the South Coast.
Our team provides a professional array of electrical services. We are a family owned business with a reputation for turning up on time and getting the job done. We service commercial, industrial and residential clients with an emphasis on professionalism and transparency. We are available to quote on large of small jobs and projects.
At BayCoast Electrical & Control Solutions, we specialise in emergency and Level 2 electrical work for commercial, industrial and domestic clients. We are also an industrial automation specialist on the South Coast. Our team carries out testing and tagging, upgrades switchboards and single-phase power, and installs electric vehicle chargers, private power poles and petroleum pumps.
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