Test Tag Colour Codes
What does the colour-coding
on electrical test tags mean?
Coloured test tags are used to identify the period in which an appliance was last tested.
The main purpose of colour coding test tags is to make it easy to tell at a glance when an item was last tested, without needing to read the test date written on the tag. Do I have to use colour coded test
tags?
In NSW, only business which
operate on construction sites need to use colour coded test
tags. Other industries may find coloured test tags useful,
but it is not a Workcover NSW requirement.
Where do I find the rules about coloured test tags?
AS/NZS 3012:2010 specifies which colour test tags should be used for particular periods.
Which months are represented
by the different colours?
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Red |
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December to February |
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Green |
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March to May |
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Blue |
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June to August |
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Yellow |
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September to November |
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No colour |
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Yearly tagging, 5-yearly,
etc. |
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Sydney Electrical Appliance Testing specialises in the inspection
and testing of all types of portable electrical appliances
in New South Wales. Sydney Appliance Testing conducts testing
and tagging in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760.
Qualified electrical test and
tag technicians who have an excellent knowledge of testing
and tagging regulations and standards as they apply in NSW
use specialised appliance testing instruments to test for
invisible electrical faults, as well as completing a thorough
visual inspection.
Why
is Electrical Testing and Tagging of appliances so important
for businesses in NSW?
- All businesses in NSW have a duty
of care to their staff under the
amp;S Act, which in enforced by Workcover NSW.
- Electrical Testing and Tagging of
appliances helps minimise manager's risk of fines and imprisonment
arising from a breach of electrical safety laws
- Electrical Testing and Tagging of
appliances helps to keep your insurance premiums low
NSW test and tag specialists Sydney
Electrical Appliance Testing are committed to helping you
to comply with your obligations under the WHS Act. We
offer test and tag services which comply with Australian Standard
3760.
Please
contact us if you have any questions, or to book a technician.
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NSW electrical
testing colour codes |
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| Electrical
Test Tag colours NSW |
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| Custom NSW
test tags |
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Coloured
test tags are required
for construction sites |
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| 3 Phase Testing
and Tagging |