A1 Tagging and Testing
 

 

Testing & Tagging

Australia wide Testing and Tagging of all plug in electrical appliances and equipment to ensure your workplace is compliant with Australian Standard AS3760 2003.


Under current legislation, it is a requirement under the Occupational Health & Safety Section AS3760 20001 to have Electrical Equipment appliances etc. certified Tested and Tagged for safety compliance.
As can be expected, the penalties failing to comply are severe, and most business are NOT aware of these obligations.....We can Help you.

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Types of appliances that require testing include:
computers
monitors
printers
photocopiers
fax machines
staff kitchen & tea room appliances
electric power tools
extension cords
power boards
all double insulated appliances
audio/visual apparatus
residual current devices (RCD's)
portable airconditioners
isolation transformers
desk lamps
vacuum cleaners
fork lift chargers
i.e. all portable plug in appliances


Exposed Wiring

We will give you a FREE Quick Assessment of your premises & let you know what your obligations are.
Don’t leave it until it’s too late

State of the art equipment to provide testing for:
  • earthing continuity
  • insulation resistance
  • RCD testing
  • earth leakage
  • wiring continuity
  • visual fault check

Management of faulty appliances:
Faulty appliances are given a Danger tag until repaired or removed.
Repair service can be provided for faulty items.

Records:
Thorough data bases kept of all appliances tested and a copy provided showing assets and test results.

Training:
Correct operation of RCD units can be taught to staff members for standard safety testing and handling of electrical equipment.

Hazards may include:
frayed cords
wiring faults
safety switches not working
earthing system faulty
incorrect wiring
unsafe environment
exposure to moisture

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We are here to help you......so you can take advance measures to have all appliances (see above) Tested & Tagged under the lawful provisions.
Tags are usually placed on the power cord of the appliance concerned


Supanova XE We use the most up-to-date equipment on the market today which is the Supernova XE and the Protag printer which prints thermal durable and permanent synthetic tags directly on-site. Our system is fully computerised ensuring complete & accurate testing, whether it be construction tools or sensitive IT equipment, our system will do it all, right down to the paperwork required so as to provide you with a detailed Asset Register, full test results and Test Certificates.

We are able to provide you with test results individually numbered with description of item that has been tested and can be used as an Asset Register of all your electrical items on the premises and can be Nationally data based to locate specific items that your interstate branches may have on hand that can be transferred to another location. Saving you dollars in not employing someone to put serial numbers on your electrical items and saving you in time and cost of buying another appliance that you already have.

Your test results must be kept on file and be open for inspection upon request by Workcover, or by your OH&S Representative in the workplace. All recorded tests are kept by us and a reminder of your next test date will be sent to you.

We can also provide a service that will save you time by data basing the next scheduled test and keep you in contact when the next tests are to be done.

We keep a copy of all tests done at our head office, and are able to supply you with a PDF file of tests done in the event of you misplacing your records, at no charge.

We are OH&S trained and can advise your OH&S officer and Representatives and staff what to look out for in electrical safety inspection.

If requested we can supply you with a list of our recommendations to be considered for improving safety at your workplace.

Unsafe extension lead Failed items such as computer IEC leads can be replaced onsite for a reasonable cost. Extension leads can be repaired or replaced. Power-boards with or without RCD and surge protections can be supplied at competitive rates and any failed items dishwasher stove, or any appliance that fails can usually be fixed onsite and tagged safe without having to call in a separate contractor.

Light fittings can be repaired as well as any lighting that needs to be replaced, e.g. mercury vapour lamps or fluorescent lamps, these can be changed with the correct type for your situation or simply replaced when lamp-life has expired.

We can also tag your unwanted items if you are giving them away to staff or to charity, protecting the receivers from faulty equipment and protecting you from prosecution. Also able to dispose of unwanted items in a safe manner.

 

 

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Updated: August 29th 2008