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Test and Tagging - Overview

Inspection, Testing and Tagging of electrical equipment at your workplace is an extremely important aspect of Your Duty of Care to provide a safe workplace. Apart from the fact that severe penalties apply for non compliance, implementation of an Inspection, Testing and Tagging programme offers the following benefits to you and your business;

  • • Compliance with OHS legislation
  • • Fulfilment of your Duty of Care in relation to electrical equipment at the workplace
  • • Protection of your Employees and Visitors from the dangers associated with Electrical Faults
  • • Protection of your premises from Electrical Fires
  • • Possible reduced Insurance Premiums
  • • Asset tracking and management advantages

National Safety Consultants offer a comprehensive service for Inspection Testing and Tagging of Electrical Equipment and record keeping including;

  • • Inspection, Testing and Tagging of electrical equipment in accordance with Legislation
  • • Automatic reminders of your upcoming tagging dates
  • • A complete and individual compliance report for your records, including
  • o Complete test results
  • o Detailed asset register
  • o Compliance Certificate
  • o Repairs History
  • o Failed Items Register
  • o Electrical Safety Advice Manual
  • o Technicians Comments
  • • Safe storage of records on our server for future access if required for inspection or audit
  • • Prompt Friendly and Courteous service at all times
  • • Quick and Easy order process
  • • On site Repairs for leads and plug replacement at reasonable rates
  • • Availability of new Extension Leads, computer IEC leads and other basic items at reasonable rates to replace failed items immediately and avoid inconvenience and downtime
  • • Assistance and Advice with Risk Assessments for electrical equipment
  • • Environment and testing frequencies identified and documented
  • • Our Technicians aim to minimise disruption and downtime at the workplace during the test and tag process
  • • Out of Hours service available
  • • Most importantly, we guarantee you service with a smile at No Extra Charge!

If you need further advice, have any questions or would like to arrange for a quotation please contact us and we would be more than happy to assist.

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Do I need Tagging?

Testing and Tagging of electrical equipment in all workplaces is an important part of your Responsibility under OHS Legislation.
There are severe penalties for employers and all levels of management where inadequate OHS procedures lead to injuries or death.
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Tagging Frequency

Frequency of testing is as per AS/NZS 3760:2001 unless varied specific State Legislation, Codes of Practice or by completion of a Risk Assessment.
By using National Safety Consultants you will be sent a reminder of your upcoming due dates to ensure that your tagging is always compliant.
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Legislation

Legislation requires that an employer has a responsibility to ensure that all electrical equipment is regularly inspected, tested and maintained so that it remains safe for use.
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Workcover NSW FAQ

The publication from Workcover NSW in the following link contains a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions in relation to Testing and Tagging of Electrical Equipment.
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