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Based in Brooklyn Park and looking after Adelaide businesses for over 15 years, we test, tag and record your portable electrical equipment so you have the paperwork ready when you need it.
Test and Tag Adelaide: Electrical and Fire Safety Testing for Local Workplaces
Electrical Test and Tag Adelaide
Adelaide Test and Tagging specialises in electrical and fire safety testing for electrical appliances across Australia. Our qualified technicians in Adelaide conduct visual inspections and testing to ensure compliance with Australian standards AS/NZS 3760:2022 and legislative requirements. Offices, warehouses, and commercial buildings benefit from our efficient services, including regular testing by competent personnel using Portable Appliance Testers. We provide detailed reports on electrical items, including cords, safety switches, and various types of equipment, reducing electrical risks and ensuring a safe workplace. With our experienced team of experts, business owners have peace of mind knowing their electrical devices are in good hands, receiving reliable testing results on a regular basis.
Fire Equipment Testing Across Adelaide
Our services extend to fire safety testing, ensuring fire equipment like fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and emergency exit lights comply with safety regulations. Frequent testing and inspections by skilled technicians reduce safety risks and meet Australian standards AS1851:2012 - Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment. This proactive approach to workplace safety minimises fire-related incidents, fulfilling legal requirements and protecting lives and property.
Where We Test and Tag Across South Australia
We cover all of South Australia: every Adelaide metro suburb, plus country and regional SA. Our workshop is on Sir Donald Bradman Drive in Brooklyn Park, so we're only a short drive from the city and the western suburbs. Examples of places we regularly book include:
- Adelaide CBD
- Brooklyn Park
- Cowandilla
- Fulham
- Henley Beach
- Lockleys
- Mile End
- Thebarton
- Underdale
- West Beach
Wherever you are in SA, call 1300 311 445 and we'll tell you when we can get to you.
Our Adelaide Test and Tag Services
Adelaide Test and Tagging offer many testing services including
Appliance Test and Tagging as well as Fire Equipment Testing.
Appliance Test and Tagging
Our Appliance Test and Tagging service involves thorough inspections to ensure electrical compliance and safety standards are met. Skilled technicians conduct regular inspections, identifying potential risks and hazards. Using specialised equipment, we test appliances for functionality and performance, providing detailed reports to businesses. Our service enhances workplace safety, preventing accidents caused by faulty appliances and complying with regulatory requirements.
RCD Testing
Fire Extinguisher Testing
Fire Extinguisher Testing ensures that fire extinguishers are in proper working condition and compliant with safety regulations. We conduct thorough inspections, testing the functionality of each extinguisher to guarantee its effectiveness in the event of a fire emergency. Our aim is to provide peace of mind to our clients by ensuring that their fire safety equipment is reliable and ready for use when needed.
Emergency Exit Light Testing
Emergency Exit Light Testing, ensures the safety and compliance of emergency lighting systems in buildings. Our expert team conducts routine testing and inspections to verify that exit lights are functioning properly in case of power outages or emergencies. By maintaining these essential safety features, we help businesses and organisations provide a secure environment for occupants and comply with regulations.
Fire Blanket Testing
Fire Blanket Testing is a vital service that ensures the effectiveness and safety of fire blankets in case of emergencies. Our highly trained professionals conduct thorough inspections and testing to ensure that fire blankets are in proper working condition and can effectively smother small fires. By regularly testing fire blankets, we help to protect lives and property by ensuring that this essential safety equipment is ready for use when needed.
Microwave Leakage Testing
Microwave Leakage Testing ensures the safety of microwave ovens by detecting and measuring any radiation leakage, mitigating potential health risks associated with exposure. This specialised service involves checking for leaks using equipment designed for testing electrical currents and compliance with safety standards. By adhering to testing requirements and frequencies, technicians ensure that microwave ovens operate within safe radiation limits.
Test and Tag Rules in South Australia
In South Australia, workplace electrical safety falls under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) and the WHS Regulations 2012 (SA), which SafeWork SA enforces. Here's what that means for your business in plain terms.
When testing is a legal must
If plug-in equipment is used where it's likely to get damaged or wear out faster, for example from moisture, heat, vibration, knocks, corrosive chemicals or dust, the business must have it regularly inspected and tested by a competent person. Equipment in that situation that hasn't been tested must not be used until it has been. Construction work has extra rules too, including tagging new equipment with its next test due date.
Where AS/NZS 3760:2022 fits in
AS/NZS 3760:2022 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment and RCDs is the Australian/New Zealand Standard that sets out how equipment is inspected, tested and tagged, and suggests how often based on the type of workplace. SafeWork SA's guidance follows it. Every job we do is carried out in line with AS/NZS 3760:2022.
Keeping records
A record of each test has to be kept until the item is next tested, or until it's permanently removed or disposed of. A tag on the item can serve as that record, and a register or database works too. When we test, every item gets a durable tag showing who tested it and when, and you get a full report and a Certificate of Compliance. We keep copies on file for at least 7 years.
Safety switches (RCDs)
Businesses also need to take reasonable steps to make sure the RCDs at their workplace are tested regularly by a competent person so they keep working as they should. We can check these on the same visit.
This is general information, not legal advice. For your own obligations, see SafeWork SA.
Our Test and Tagging Process
We have a simple 3 step process that will ensure your test and tagging will go off without a hitch!
CUSTOMER CONTACT
TECHNICIAN VISIT
REPORTING & DOCUMENTS
What Test and Tag Costs in Adelaide
Our test and tag pricing starts from $2.20 per item ex GST. That price includes tags, a full itemised report and a Certificate of Compliance. What you pay depends on a few things: how many items you have, and whether you also need RCD (safety switch) or fire equipment testing. Ask us for a free quote and we'll send an example report along with it.
Test and Tag Questions We Get Asked
In South Australia, electrical testing and tagging (test and tag) is required for all electrical equipment used in workplaces. The frequency of testing and tagging depends on the type of equipment and the environment in which it is used. Generally, test and tag is required on a regular basis to ensure electrical safety and compliance with regulations. For example, in high-risk environments such as construction sites, testing may be required every three months. In other workplaces, such as offices, testing may be required annually or every five years, depending on the equipment and its usage and factories, warehouses & places of manufacturing are tested every 6 months.
Hiring testing and tagging professionals should be a priority for several reasons:
1. Compliance with regulations: In many countries, electrical safety regulations require regular testing and tagging of electrical equipment to ensure that they are safe to use. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in fines or legal consequences.
2. Prevent accidents and injuries: Regular testing and tagging of electrical equipment can help identify potential hazards and prevent accidents such as electric shocks, fires, or other electrical incidents. This can help create a safer environment for employees and customers.
3. Reduce downtime: Regular maintenance and testing of electrical equipment can help identify issues before they cause equipment failures or breakdowns. This can help prevent costly downtime and production losses.
4. Protect assets: Electrical equipment is a significant investment for businesses. Regular testing and tagging can help extend the lifespan of equipment, prevent damage, and protect these valuable assets.
5. Peace of mind: By hiring testing and tagging professionals, businesses can have peace of mind knowing that their electrical equipment is safe, compliant, and functioning properly.
Investing in testing and tagging professionals can help businesses ensure the safety of their employees, comply with regulations, protect assets, and avoid costly downtime and accidents.
Testing and tagging is important for several reasons:
- Safety: Regular testing and tagging of electrical equipment helps to identify any faults or defects that could pose a safety hazard. This can prevent electrical fires, electric shocks, and other accidents.
- Compliance: In Australia having a electrical maintenance program is a legal requirement. Test and Tag has been proven to be the best process to be compliant with this law.
- Prevention of downtime: Regular testing and tagging can help identify potential issues with equipment before they fail, reducing the risk of unexpected breakdowns and downtime.
- Liability: Ensuring that all electrical equipment is regularly tested and tagged can help protect businesses from liability in case of accidents or injuries caused by faulty equipment.
- Peace of mind: Knowing that all electrical equipment has been tested and tagged provides peace of mind for both employers and employees, ensuring a safe working environment.
Test and tag refers to the process of testing electrical equipment to ensure it is safe to use. This involves a series of tests to check for faults, damage, or wear and tear that could pose a safety hazard. Once the equipment passes the tests, it is then tagged with a label indicating the date of testing and the next scheduled test date. This process is commonly carried out in workplaces to comply with safety regulations and to ensure the safety of employees and users of the equipment.
How much does test and tag cost in Adelaide?
It depends mostly on how many items we're testing. Appliance test and tagging starts from $2.20 per item ex GST, and that includes tags, the itemised report and the Certificate of Compliance. For RCD testing, fire equipment testing and other services, contact us for a quote. Send us a rough item count and we'll come back with a free, fixed quote.
What are the test and tag requirements in South Australia?
Under SA's WHS Regulations, businesses must have plug-in equipment regularly inspected and tested by a competent person if it's used somewhere it's likely to be damaged, for example around moisture, heat, vibration, chemicals or dust. Testing records have to be kept until the next test, and a tag can count as the record. AS/NZS 3760:2022 sets out how testing is done and how often. SafeWork SA has the full details on its website: https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/workplaces/electrical/inspection-and-testing-of-electrical-equipment
Can any electrician test and tag?
Not automatically. SafeWork SA says testing must be done by a “competent person”, meaning someone with the training, qualifications or experience for the job. That can be a licensed electrician who is competent in inspection and testing, or someone who has completed accredited training in using a portable appliance tester. You don't need an electrical licence just to test and tag. Our technicians are qualified test and tag technicians. They hold police clearances, Working With Children checks and White Cards, and we carry $20,000,000 public liability insurance.
Do you run test and tag courses?
No, we don't run test and tag courses. We focus on testing for businesses. If you'd rather leave it to someone else than train your own staff, we're happy to handle the testing for you.
Feedback From Adelaide Clients
“Adelaide Test and Tagging have been servicing our electrical test and tagging, RCD Testing and Fire Equipment testing for 7 years & we love that they handle everything, are cost effective and friendly.”
— David
“Adelaide Test and Tagging have been doing a great job for our onsite workers & notify us when we are due.”
— Shaun
“Our compliance kept being overdue, now we use these guys we are always compliant.”
