Test
and Tag
The
Electrical Safety or WHS regulations in your state or territory
specifies measures you are to take to ensure electrical safety in
your workplace. One of these measures is the electrical testing
and tagging of portable electrical equipment and the regulations refer
to the Australian Standard for guidance on how to implement these
safety measures.
The
current Australian standard, AS/NZS
3760:2010 specifies
the tests required to be conducted by ATS technicians in order to
confirm the electrical safety of portable electrical appliances.
Whilst the Australian standard does not mandate a Portable Appliance
Tester (PAT) should be used to conduct these tests, the use of a PAT
remains one of the most comprehensive and efficient methods of ensuring
an items electrical safety. ATS technicians use a sophsticated PAT and
thermal printer to test your electrical appliances and print tags on
site.
ATS
technicians complete both a comprehensive Visual Test and Electrical Test on your appliances before
they are deemed safe.
Visual
Testing
A
visual inspection is conducted by ATS technicians and involves a
comprehensive inspection of flexible supply cord, plug, appliance and
socket. Covers and guards are checked to ensure they are attached,
appliances are checked for rattles indicating the presence of small
foreign objects that may interfere with the safety of the appliance,
and Class II appliances are checked for deep engraving which may impact
on the insulation of the appliance.
Electrical
Testing
The
following electrical tests are required to be completed on the
appropriate equipment under AS/NZS
3760:2010.
- Insulation Resistance
- Leakage Current Testing
- Polarity
- Earth Resistance
For
further detail on the individual tests conducted please click
here.
To
view a convenient video of Electrical Safety testing please click
here.
Source: AS/NZS
3760:2010 In Service Safety Inspection and Testing of Electrical
Equipment
For
information on your State Specific electrical safety responsibilities
please click here
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