The test and tag regulations Australia are outlined in the standard AS/NZS 3760. The reporting requirements are met using the 'detailed report' in the PATorganiser software. The inspection needs to be carried out by a 'competent person' who has completed the relevant training and is qualified to carry out the testing procedures.
Your reporting under AS/NZS 3760 needs to include:
- The name of the person who carried out the testing
- The date of the testing
- The outcome of the testing
- The date on which the next testing is to be carried out
PATorganiser places this vital information into the single detailed report so that your tests can be exported in a simple email directly from PATorganiser
PATorganiser reports comply above and beyond the reporting requirements stated in the standard AS/NZS3760.
Test and Tag Regulations Australia
The frequency of testing is outlined in the Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760. The following guidelines are provided by Safework Australia:
Electrical equipment must be tested if it:
- is supplied with electricity through an electrical socket outlet ('plug in' equipment), and
- is used in certain higher-risk workplaces where operating conditions are likely to result in damage to the equipment or a reduction in its expected life span.
These higher-risk environments are workplaces with a higher chance of the electrical equipment being exposed to moisture, heat, vibration, corrosive chemicals or dust. They include construction and demolition sites, wet or dusty areas, outdoors, workplaces that use corrosive substances, commercial kitchens and manufacturing environments.
It is recommended to seek the advise of your electrician regarding your Test and Tag requirements. By using a system, such as PATorganiser, they can provide the necessary documentation to meet the legislative requirements for Test and Tag regulation Australia.