Test & Tag - EDZ Electrical

Portable Appliance Test and Tag

Our testing & tagging system is designed to deliver clients with an Integrated Management solution that easily meets their required electrical safety compliance standards.

Ways in which EDZ Electrical do this is:

Using the latest superior state of the art electronic testing equipment.
Providing copies of all testing records
Bar-coded labels on each piece of equipment for tracking purposes.
The use of fully qualified electricians specifically trained in testing & tagging.
An electronic record management system which works alongside your current Electrical Asset Register.
Hassle free automatic notification and scheduling of future retesting.
Organising repair of any failed equipment saving on
callout charges and minimising disruptions to operations.
Convenient call out service to sites on a regular basis to perform equipment testing
Service agreements and direct debit payment options are available.
All work is fully guaranteed and insured.

Why Should you Test & Tag Your Equipment?

EDZ Electrical has invested in State-Of-The-Art Testing and Tagging equipment which uses a computerised reporting & data management systems to replace the outdated manual “mega” testing and manual reporting for appliance testing.

Our systems are accurate, provide compliant reporting and create secure online databases which can be utilised to manage and maintain your systems. Other benefits of testing and tagging your portable equipment includes:

Compliant equipment minimises cost and disruption to business.
Automated testing procedures eliminate “human error”.
Assurance via “third party” endorsement safeguarding that correct and current safety protocols are in place.
Risk Mitigation should an accident or fire result from an electrical failure (90% of fires result from electrical fault).

Superior testing software provides exceptional accountability and the creation of a
complete asset register including type, make, model, serial number and room location for your business.
Automatic notification and scheduling of future re-test requirements and
changes in safety. protocols which affect the business.
Relieves pressure on valuable internal resources for greater efficiency.
Improves quality control and the “well-being” of your business as a whole and contributes to increased productivity.
Safe testing for all IT & electronic equipment (mov).
Customised tag & logos for your company using our on-site printers.
Electrical installation or cost saving advice.
Construction site approved testing.

Why do we Need to Test?

Legislation across Australia requires all small and large organisations to introduce a continuing safety maintenance program for electrical appliances and equipment under plant & equipment maintenance “duty of care” obligations. This is required for the safety of all staff, customers and visitors.
Regardless of mandatory regulation for specific electrical safety (which has been introduced in some states) all state & territory OH&S legislation refers to “duty of care” obligations for directors, managers and staff of a workplace. You are legally and duty bound to introduce a management process for maintenance of all plant & equipment (including electrical) regardless of the size of the business or organisation. You and everyone in the business, including every worker is responsible for the protection and safety of all workers and visitors at the business.
The integrity of most insurance policies fine print requires companies to fulfil all legal requirements to ensure that the business remains covered. A failure to comply with this legislation provides an easy out for insurance companies should you have a fire or workplace injury – even if an electrical fault was not the cause of the problem.
Electrical faults in equipment are one of the greatest causes of fires in the workplace. This is where the regular testing and tagging of the company’s equipment and recording the condition of its assets plays an important role in maintaining assets and safety compliance. Can your business afford the loss of equipment and productivity, loss of records and loss of client confidence that inevitably follow a fire? Testing also highlights minor problems before they become major more expensive problems.
The AS/NZS 3760:2003 electrical safety standard recently revised (February 2004) is generally recognized as the procedural guidelines for electrical safety nationally. In most businesses and organisations the AS3760; 2003 electrical protocols are the safest, most convenient and cost effective methods available. Alternative risk assessment procedures can also be used in some low risk environments, however your organisation must have a qualities system in place which is equal to or better than the minimum requirements and the qualified staff available to manage this process.
Electrically related hazards feature highly on the list and unlike others they have the potential to impact on all workplaces. In every type of industry electric shock or damage resulting from failure of electrical items, electrical circuits, power tools, plant and equipment can impact on the safety of every type of small and large business in Australia. Injury, loss of life or property from electrocution or fire caused by electrical failure is potentially devastating for everyone in every business. From general offices, food stores, retail outlets, entertainment and service businesses through to medical, institutional, community, factory, building and heavy industry sites.

What Needs Testing?

Safety inspection and testing is required on all single and polyphase (240v – 415v) portable electrical equipment and machinery connected to supply by flexible cord which is currently in-service, returning to service, available for re-sale or hire.

Regulation requires employers to ensure that a system is in place to regularly inspect, test and maintain electrical equipment. This does not mean every item of plug-in type electrical equipment used at the workplace must be tested and tagged. In some situations, electrical equipment does not present a risk to the operator.

Electrical equipment which needs to be tested includes anything which is used in a situation that poses a risk to the operator due to the nature of its location and the type of use.

If a risk assessment shows there is a risk to employees and others, the employer should ensure the equipment is inspected, tested and tagged in accordance with the recommendations of the Electrical Safety Guidelines.

What Doesn't Need to be Tested?

Fixed or “hard wired” items
Items at a height over 2.5mtrs
Items which need to be
dismantled to establish safety of operation
Items which are demonstration, sample or new stock in a retail or warehouse outlet
Electrical equipment with a permanent nature of their location, the way in which the equipment is used, and the working environment in which the equipment is used is a consideration.

Workcover recognises that, because of the low level of associated risk with the equipment above, the equipment may not require a rigorous, testing and tagging procedure.

A risk assessment should be carried out by a ‘competent person’ in accordance with the risk management and consultation provisions of the Regulation. This risk assessment will determine whether the electrical equipment requires testing and tagging as recommended by the Electrical Safety Guidelines.

How Often Does Equipment Have to be Tested?

Specified electrical equipment and safety switches require testing at intervals relevant to the class of work they are to be used for.

For class 1 work, the pre-requests for testing are found in AS/NZS 3012 – Electrical installations – Construction and Demolition Sites.

For Class 2, 3 and 4 works, the information is contained in the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002. At the completion of any tests, specified electrical equipment must have a waterproof tag attached at the time of inspection and testing, showing the date by which the equipment is to be re-inspected and retested.

What About if Equipment has Been Serviced or Repaired

Electrical equipment which has been serviced or repaired for elements which could have effected electrical safety must be inspected, tested and tagged in accordance with the requirements of the Electrical Safety Guidelines prior to the equipment being placed back into service.

All electrical inspection and testing tasks require a degree of technical expertise and interpretation of results which can only be carried out by appropriately qualified personnel.

The person authorising the inspection and testing program must obtain advice from a qualified tradesperson such as an electrician or an electrical contractor.

At EDZ Electrical we only employ qualified electrical/fitter mechanics specially trained within this field to carry out these services.