Introduction to The Who, What, When, Why & How of electrical appliance Test & Tagging For detailed information refer to relevent Standards, Codes etc

Introduction to The Who, What, When, Why & How of

electrical appliance Test & Tagging

For detailed information refer to relevent Standards, Codes etc

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What Is Test & Tagging?

What Is Test & Tagging?

Test and Tagging is the process of inspecting and testing electrical appliances to determine if they are electrically safe for personal use .

Test and Tagging is the process of inspecting and testing electrical appliances to determine if they are electrically safe for personal use .

It is also referred to as testing and tagging , portable appliance testing , lead tagging or it’s official title; in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment .

It is also referred to as testing and tagging , portable appliance testing , lead tagging or it’s official title; in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment .

It relates to the types of electrical appliances you plug into a standard 240 volt / 10 amp power point , just like in most homes.

It relates to the types of electrical appliances you plug into a standard 240 volt / 10 amp power point , just like in most homes.

It also covers three phase electrical appliances.

It also covers three phase electrical appliances.

Appliances that are " hard-wired " (direct into the building’s power circuit) do not come under the scope of this service eg ceiling lights, most airconditioners, some plant / machinery etc.

Appliances that are " hard-wired " (direct into the building’s power circuit) do not come under the scope of this service eg ceiling lights, most airconditioners, some plant / machinery etc.

What Type Of Appliances Need Testing?

What Type Of Appliances Need Testing?

The rule-of-thumb is; if you plug it in, it should be tested

The rule-of-thumb is;

if you plug it in, it should be tested

This covers; Computers, printers, monitors, photocopiers, fax machines, power tools (drills, saws, grinders, compressors etc), battery chargers, phone chargers, desk-top lamps, vacuum cleaners, TVs, floor polishers, extension leads, power boards, radios, air conditioners, refrigerators, heaters, portable flood lights, jugs & kettles, toasters, hand dryers, washing machines, transmitters, modems, CD players and lots more .

This covers;

Computers, printers, monitors, photocopiers, fax machines, power tools (drills, saws, grinders, compressors etc), battery chargers, phone chargers, desk-top lamps, vacuum cleaners, TVs, floor polishers, extension leads, power boards, radios, air conditioners, refrigerators, heaters, portable flood lights, jugs & kettles, toasters, hand dryers, washing machines, transmitters, modems, CD players and lots more .

Why do we Test & Tag?

Why do we Test & Tag?

The Standard AS/NZS 3760:2003 details recommended protocols for inspecting and testing low voltage (110v – 415v) electrical appliances.

The Standard AS/NZS 3760:2003 details recommended protocols for inspecting and testing low voltage (110v – 415v) electrical appliances.

Test & Tagging is not mandatory in it's own right, even though there is a Standard (AS/NZS 3760:2003) covering it. That's because the Standard is not Legislation.

Test & Tagging is not mandatory in it's own right, even though there is a Standard (AS/NZS 3760:2003) covering it.

That's because the Standard is not Legislation.

We test and tag because of what is contained in State and Federal Occupational Health and Workplace Safety Acts and Electrical Safety Acts and Regulations .

We test and tag because of what is contained in State and Federal Occupational Health and Workplace Safety Acts and Electrical Safety Acts and Regulations .

The Standard AS/NZS 3760:2003 refers to those OH&S obligations ; "...In-service testing is necessary for the safety of persons using the equipment and for the proper discharge of the obligations of employers and employees, as listed in legislation covering occupational health and safety matters.”...

The Standard AS/NZS 3760:2003 refers to those OH&S obligations ;

"...In-service testing is necessary for the safety of persons using the equipment and for the proper discharge of the obligations of employers and employees, as listed in legislation covering occupational health and safety matters.”...

We also need to consider that local Legislations , Industry Standards and/or Codes of Practice may have different requirements; and the better practice should be adopted.

We also need to consider that local Legislations , Industry Standards and/or Codes of Practice may have different requirements; and the better practice should be adopted.

However, test and tagging has always been about reducing the risk of workers and other people being injured or killed due to electric shocks .

However, test and tagging has always been about reducing the risk of workers and other people being injured or killed due to electric shocks .

How Often Do Appliances Need Testing?

How Often Do Appliances Need Testing?

The frequency of the inspection and testing process is primarily determined not by the equipment type, but by examination of the environment in which the equipment is used or working in.

The frequency of the inspection and testing process is primarily determined not by the equipment type, but by examination of the environment in which the equipment is used or working in.

Other factors include the appliance's electrical class , is it subject to abuse by the user etc.

Other factors include the appliance's electrical class , is it subject to abuse by the user etc.

Therefore, a power tool used daily in a workshop or on a construction site would require a more frequent retest interval than the same tool if used occasionally in an office.

Therefore, a power tool used daily in a workshop or on a construction site would require a more frequent retest interval than the same tool if used occasionally in an office.

These are examples of typical retest frequencies ; Reference Table 4 AS/NZS 3760:2003

These are examples of typical retest frequencies ; Reference Table 4 AS/NZS 3760:2003

What Inspections and Tests are Conducted?

What Inspections and Tests are Conducted?

On completion, a durable, non-metalic tag is applied to the lead of the appliance near the plug.

On completion, a durable, non-metalic tag is applied to the lead of the appliance near the plug.

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