Electrical Testing and Tagging of Appliances in NSW
How does Sydney Electrical Appliance
Testing actually test the electrical safety of my appliances?
Sydney Electrical Appliance Testing inspects and tests all
electrical appliances in accordance with Australian Standard
AS 3760: 2010. Qualified electrical test and tag technicians
use specialised appliance testing instruments to test for
invisible electrical faults, as well as completing a thorough
visual inspection.
This process involves the use of specialised electrical appliance
testing equipment which can conduct the following tests:
- Earth continuity - tests that your
appliance is properly connected to Earth
- Insulation resistance - tests that
no current is flowing where it shouldn't be
- Leakage test - with the appliance
powered on, tests that there is no current flowing where
it shouldn't be
- Polarity test - Checks that extension
cords and power boards are wired correctly
- RCD Trip time test - Tests that your
RCD (aka 'Safety Switch') will switch off fast enough to
prevent injury in the case of a fault developing
- RCD current ramp test - tests that
your RCD is sensitive enough to the tiny currents
- Power testing - checks how much power
your appliances require - Using too much power on an electrical
circuit is dangerous
- Electrical supply testing - checks
that the power point to which our equipment is connected
is wired correctly
Why is Electrical Testing and Tagging
of appliances so important for my businesses?
- Electrical Testing and Tagging of
appliances helps to keep everyone in your workplace safe
- staff, management, customers and the public
- 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, and
to make sure that your insurance is not voided because you
did not comply with relevant laws
- Electrical Testing and Tagging of
appliances helps to keep track of your electrical assets
at the same time
Whether you run a construction site,
a retail store, a kitchen or a factory, electrical safety
is paramount. In NSW, all levels of management are legally
responsible for workplace safety, and a documented risk assessment
approach is required. This includes assessing the risk presented
by portable electrical appliances. Appliance Testing is a
strategy which minimises the risk of electrical shock to workers.
Each appliance is inspected, electrically
tested, and then tagged (labelled) at regular intervals. A
record of these tests is kept as part of your overall OH&S
risk management documentation.
Electrical Testing and tagging is especially important in
work environments that are hostile to electrical equipment.
Employers should pay attention to the risks where the workplace
presents an environment which is hostile to electrical equipment.
Hostile work environments may, for example, expose electrical
equipment to damage from moisture, corrosive chemicals, heat,
vibration, dust, or physical use or abuse.
NSW appliance testing specialists Sydney
Electrical Appliance Testing (SEAT) are committed to helping
you to comply with your obligations under the OH&S Act.
SEAT offers test and tag services which comply with Australian
Standard 3760.
Your inspection and test results are
recorded electronically, and you will be provided with an
electrical Test and Tag Log, which forms a part of your risk
assessment documentation. The electronic record keeping system
can be used as an effective asset management tool for non-electrical
assets as well.
This electrical testing and tagging
procedure and record keeping ensures compliance with AS/NZS
3760, and documents your commitment to electrical safety in
the workplace.
Sydney Electrical Appliance Testing
makes it easy for you to implement a test and tag strategy
by offering after-hours and weekend services.
To learn more about your electrical
appliance safety obligations under the OH&S Act, click
on 'Why
Test and Tag'.
Like to know more about the testing
procedure and find out how easy it can be? Click on 'FAQ'
for answers.
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