powerTAG test and Tag Safety Solution Services

IDENTIFICATION & ASSESSMENT for the most cost effective inspection & testing regime for your equipment in accordance with Australian Standards Code 3760:2003 (Safety Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment)

INSPECTION TESTING & TAGGING carried out by licenced technicians using the latest and most advanced technology & equipment available. Test results are printed on durable, tamperproof, synthetic tags.

VISUAL TESTING PROCEDURE before testing any equipment, a visual check for any mechanical faults is carried out.

APPLIANCE VISUAL TEST
• Loose connections
• Broken casing / housing
• Missing covers etc
• Mechanical type safety guards missing or disabled
• Burnt pieces or burnt smell
• Brush holder caps broken
• Supply lead managed (max 5m)
• Plug type & condition (moulded or clear type only)
• Missing or illegible name plate (construction tools only)

EXTENSION LEADS VISUAL TEST
• Ensure there are no deep cuts exposing inner wiring and they should not be abraded, twisted or damaged to such an extent that the insulation of the inner cores is visible
• No tape covering and repairs or cuts to the lead
• Ensure the cord has not pulled out of the back of the plug
• Ensure the grip holding the cord on the back of the plug is holding tight
• Ensure the pins of the plug are in good condition
• Plugs must be either clear or moulded type
• Ensure correct wires are connected to correct pin / point
• Ensure the length of the extension lead does not exceed the lengths stipulation in the table of Code of Practice – “maximum length 240 volt cord extension set”

POWER BOARD VISUAL TEST
• Ensure casing / housing is not damaged, cracked or broken
• Must incorporate a safety switch (construction sites only)
• Must be of robust construction (construction sites only)
• Safety switches must be trip tested every month or every three months depending on state laws (construction sites only)
• Check that flexible cords are effectively anchored

POWER TOOLS & PLANT EQUIPMENT VISUAL TEST
• Ensure there are no deep cuts exposing inner wiring and they should not be abraded, twisted or damaged to such an extend that the insulation of the inner cores is visible
• No tape covering and repairs or cuts to the lead
• Ensure the cord has not pulled out of the back of the plug
• Ensure the grip holding the cord into the back of the plug is holding tight
• Ensure the pins of the plug are in good condition
• Plugs must be either clear or moulded type
• Ensure correct wires are connected to correct pin / point
• All power tools must be fitted with a sleeve where the cord enters the tool to prevent excessive wear

NON-COMPLYING EQUIPMENT
At the same time that we are doing a visual test, we check for non-complying equipment, usually items unknowingly in service such as power boards without safety switches, or an item that has been damaged without the knowledge of the business owner.

THE THINGS WE LOOK FOR ARE:

• Damaged equipment
• Extension leads that are too long
• Light duty extension leads (construction sites only)
• Power boards without safety switches (construction sites only)
• Double adapters and piggy back plugs (construction sites and manufacturing premises only)

PAT (PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING PROCEDURE
Assess the type of equipment and the workplace environment for that equipment under test, and using the table below carry out testing in accordance as 3760:2003 (Safety Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment)

ALL WORK PLACES
As an employer you have a duty of care to ensure that employees and visitors to the workplace are safe from injury and risks to health. You are required, therefore, to manage any safety risks surrounding electrical hazards as referred to in the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000 (the Act), and comply with specific legislative requirements outlined in Clauses 64 & 65 of the OH&S Regulation 2001.

• Clause 64 (2) of the Regulation requires that an employer must ensure that all electrical installations, electrical articles and associated equipment at a place of work are safe to use and are regularly inspected, testing and maintained to ensure they remain safe for use and are repaired or replaced if unsafe
• Clause 65 of the Regulation requires that an employer must ensure that a record is made and kept of all inspections and tests made and maintenance carried out on electrical equipment

CONSTRUCTION WORK
All ‘plug in’ electrical equipment is required to be inspected and tested on a 3 month cycle in accordance with AS Code 3012:2003 – (note in NSW commercial construction work requires 1 month cycle).

• Testing must be carried out by a competent licensed person
• Records of inspections and tests must be kept for 7 years and include:
1. A register of all equipment
2. A record of formal inspection and tests
3. Repair register, and
4. A record of faulty equipment

• Non-compliant equipment must be withdrawn from service immediately, a warning label attached and sent for repair, disposal or destruction by an authorised repair agent or service personnel
• Compliant equipment must be tagged with a durable, non-reusable, non-metallic tag
• New equipment must be tested and tagged with the next test date and name of the person or company who performed the test
• All power points on portable power boards must be protected by an RCD

MANUFACTURING WORK
All ‘plug in’ electrical equipment is required to be inspect and tested on a regular basis in accordance with AS Code 3760:2003;

• If the equipment is double insulated – at least once every 12 months; or
• If the equipment is not double insulated – at least once every 6 months

The equipment must be connected to a Type 1 Safety Switch, or Type 2 Safety Switch which must have the operating time tested every 12 months

• Testing must be carried out by a competent licensed person

• Records of inspections and tests must be kept for 7 years and include:
1. A register of all equipment
2. A record of formal inspection and tests
3. Repair register, and
4. A record of faulty equipment

• Non-compliant equipment must be withdrawn from service immediately, a warning label attached and sent for repair, disposal or destruction
• Compliant equipment must be tagged with a durable, non-reusable, non-metallic tag
• New equipment must be tested and tagged with the next test date and name of the person or company who performed the test
• Double adaptors and piggyback plugs are prohibited

SERVICE WORK
All ‘plug in’ electrical equipment is required to be inspected and tested on a 12 month cycle in accordance with AS Code 3760:2003

The equipment must be connected to a Type 1 Safety Switch, or Type 2 Safety Switch which must have the operating time tested every 12 months.

OFFICE WORK
All ‘plug in’ electrical equipment is required to be inspected and tested on a 5 year cycle in accordance with AS Code 3760:2003

The equipment must be connected to a Type 1 Safety Switch, or Type 2 Safety Switch which must have the operating time tested every 12 months.

*Information taken from Australian Standards/New Zealand Standards 3760:2003 – In-Service Safety Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment; and the Electrical Safety Regulations 2002 http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/E/ElectricalSR02.pdf

SAFETY SWITCH TESTING for both fixed and portable types, testing earth continuity, insulation, correct polarity and trip times in accordance with Australian Standards.

REPORTS

• REPORTS computer generated comprehensive records as required by OH&S Regulations & Workcover, available by email, or hard copy by request. We undertake the maintenance of your records in our database for a 7 year period, which is covered by our initial once only, data entry fee. These records provide a detailed asset register for all your equipment with location, make, model & serial numbers which can be used for auditing purposes, depreciation and insurance claims

INSURANCE COVER
• INSURANCE COVER both Public & Product liability to the value of $20m each (Certificate of Currency available on request)

RISK ASSESSMENT
• powerTAG, in providing further value adding, will participate and assist wherever possible, in the identification & resolution of strategies for electrical safety risk manager
• We provide advice on where you can improve your electrical safety, and what items are going to need to be tested and tagged at what intervals and we even provide a reminder service

REMINDER SERVICE

• Reminder Service alerts you when equipment is due for re-inspection and re-testing

SMOKE ALARM SOLUTIONS

powerTAG provide the following:

• IDENTIFICATION & ASSESSMENT of smoke alarm compliance in accordance with AS Code 1670 Part 6: Smoke Alarms

• INSPECTION, INSTALLATION & TESTING of smoke alarms by trained technicians and licenced electrical contractors for installation of 240v hard wired smoke alarms
• CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE available by email or hard copy if requested. We under take the maintenance of these certificates in our database for a 7 year period

• INSURANCE COVER both Public & Product liability to the value of $20m each (Certificate of Currency available on request)

• REMINDER SERVICE to alert you when re-inspections, testing and replacement of smoke alarms is required

powerTAG SERVICE

powerTAG will ensure the utmost co-operation and minimise the impact on your facilities and staff whilst all testing procedures are carried out.

We only use the latest and most advanced Portable Appliance Testers available. All our records are provided electronically or in paper form and are maintained for a 7 year period as required by AS 3760:2003.

Once powerTAG has tested the premises you will never need to worry about when your items are next due as we provide a worry free reminder service to ensure you remain compliant.

powerTAG test and Tag Safety Solution Services

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