How often should microwave ovens be tested?

Workplace microwave ovens should be tested annually. Microwaves in commercial kitchens or high-use environments may require 6-monthly testing.

What is a safe microwave leakage level?

The AS/NZS 60335.2.25 standard limits microwave leakage to 5mW/cm² at a distance of 5cm from the oven surface.

Do domestic microwaves need testing?

Only workplace microwaves require formal testing. However, any microwave showing signs of damage should be tested regardless.

What happens if a microwave fails?

Failed microwaves are immediately tagged with a FAILED label and removed from service. We recommend replacement rather than repair.

Our Services

Microwave Testing

Microwave leakage testing to ensure workplace microwave ovens are safe for continued use.

Overview

What is Microwave Testing?

Our microwave testing service measures microwave radiation leakage from workplace microwave ovens to ensure they are within safe limits. Over time, door seals, hinges, and cavities deteriorate, potentially allowing harmful microwave radiation to leak. We use calibrated microwave leakage detectors to measure radiation levels at multiple points around the door and compare results against the AS/NZS 60335.2.25 safety limit of 5mW/cm².

100%

AS/NZS 3760 Compliant

24hr

Report Delivery

Full

Digital Records

Local

Perth Team

Why It Matters

Why Microwave Testing matters

Prolonged exposure to microwave radiation can cause thermal injuries and other health effects.

Damaged door seals are invisible — the only way to detect leakage is with calibrated equipment.

Employers have a duty of care to ensure workplace equipment is safe for continued use.

Testing takes just 5 minutes per microwave and provides immediate results.

Common Faults

What we commonly find

These are the most common faults found during microwave testing inspections in Perth workplaces.

Damaged door seal

Risk: Microwave radiation leaking above safe limits.

Microwave removed from service.

Worn door hinges

Risk: Door not closing properly, radiation leakage.

Hinge repaired or microwave replaced.

Reduced power output

Risk: Magnetron failing, uneven heating, potential safety concern.

Microwave recommended for replacement.

Food residue buildup

Risk: Seal contamination causing localised leakage.

Cleaned and retested.

AS/NZS 3760

Inspection & Testing Intervals

Recommended inspection and testing frequencies based on AS/NZS 3760 for different workplace environments and equipment types.

CAUTION

This information should be read together with the AS/NZS 3760 standard as a whole, particularly Clause 2.1. Inspection intervals vary depending on equipment type and operating environment.

Type of Environment and/or Equipment	Test & Tag (Class I, Class II, Cord Sets, Extension Leads, EPODs)	Interval Between Inspection and Tests
		Residual Current Devices (RCDs) — Push Button Test by User		Residual Current Devices (RCDs) — Operating Time & Push Button Test
		Portable (c)	Fixed (d)	Portable (e)	Fixed (f)
Factories Workshops, Places of repair, Manufacturing, Assembly, Maintenance, Fabrication Industrial workplaces	Every 6 Months	Daily / Before Every Use	Every 6 Months	Every 12 Months	Every 12 Months
Equipment where the flexible cord is subjected to flexing during normal use OR is open to abuse OR used in hostile environments. Construction, mining, demolition, workshops	Every 12 Months	Every 3 Months	Every 6 Months	Every 12 Months	Every 12 Months
Equipment where the supply flexible cord is NOT subjected to flexing in normal use and is NOT open to abuse and NOT used in hostile environments. Office equipment	Every 5 Years	Every 3 Months	Every 6 Months	Every 2 Years	Every 2 Years
Residential areas Hotels, Motels, Boarding Houses, Accommodation, Residential Institutions Residential & accommodation	Every 2 Years	Every 6 Months	Every 6 Months	Every 2 Years	Every 2 Years
Equipment used for Commercial Cleaning Cleaning contractors	Every 6 Months	Daily / Before Every Use	N/A	Every 6 Months	N/A
Hire Equipment Equipment supplied on hire Inspection	Prior to Hire	Including push-button test by hirer before hire		N/A	N/A
Hire Equipment Equipment supplied on hire Test & Tag	Every 3 Months	N/A	N/A	Every 3 Months	Every 12 Months
Repaired, Serviced & Second-hand Equipment Before return to service	After repair or service which could affect electrical safety, or before reintroduction into service, refer to AS/NZS 5762.

Factories

Workshops, Places of repair, Manufacturing, Assembly, Maintenance, Fabrication

Industrial workplaces

Test & Tag

Every 6 Months

Port. Push Button

Daily / Before Every Use

Fix. Push Button

Every 6 Months

Port. Op. Time

Every 12 Months

Fix. Op. Time

Every 12 Months

Equipment where the flexible cord is subjected to flexing during normal use OR is open to abuse OR used in hostile environments.

Construction, mining, demolition, workshops

Test & Tag

Every 12 Months

Port. Push Button

Every 3 Months

Fix. Push Button

Every 6 Months

Port. Op. Time

Every 12 Months

Fix. Op. Time

Every 12 Months

Equipment where the supply flexible cord is NOT subjected to flexing in normal use and is NOT open to abuse and NOT used in hostile environments.

Office equipment

Test & Tag

Every 5 Years

Port. Push Button

Every 3 Months

Fix. Push Button

Every 6 Months

Port. Op. Time

Every 2 Years

Fix. Op. Time

Every 2 Years

Residential areas

Hotels, Motels, Boarding Houses, Accommodation, Residential Institutions

Residential & accommodation

Test & Tag

Every 2 Years

Port. Push Button

Every 6 Months

Fix. Push Button

Every 6 Months

Port. Op. Time

Every 2 Years

Fix. Op. Time

Every 2 Years

Equipment used for Commercial Cleaning

Cleaning contractors

Test & Tag

Every 6 Months

Port. Push Button

Daily / Before Every Use

Fix. Push Button

N/A

Port. Op. Time

Every 6 Months

Fix. Op. Time

N/A

Hire Equipment

Equipment supplied on hire

Inspection

Prior to Hire

Test & Tag

Every 3 Months

Push Button

Including push-button test by hirer

Port. Op. Time

Every 3 Months

Fix. Op. Time

Every 12 Months

Repaired, Serviced & Second-hand Equipment

After repair or service which could affect electrical safety, or before reintroduction into service, refer to AS/NZS 5762.

Important Note

Inspection frequencies depend on equipment type, condition and working environment. Hostile environments require more frequent inspection and testing.

Always refer to AS/NZS 3760 or contact our team if you are unsure which interval applies to your workplace.

Our Process

How Microwave Testing works

Our streamlined process ensures every microwave testing engagement is efficient, thorough, and fully documented.

Step 01

Visual Inspection

Door seals, hinges, latches, and cavity inspected for damage or food residue buildup.

Step 02

Leakage Testing

Calibrated detector measures radiation at multiple points around the door.

Step 03

Power Verification

Actual output power measured against rated power to detect magnetron deterioration.

Step 04

Tagging & Reporting

Results recorded, tags applied, and compliance report delivered.

Inspection Checklist

What we inspect

Every Microwave Testing inspection follows a rigorous checklist to ensure nothing is missed.

Leakage Measurement

Calibrated detector measures radiation at multiple points around the door seal.

Door Seal Inspection

Visual inspection of door seals, hinges, latches, and cavity for damage.

Power Output

Measurement of actual microwave output power against rated power.

Compliance Tag

Each tested microwave receives a tag with test date, result, and next due date.

What You Receive

After your inspection, you receive

These digital tools and reports are included as part of your inspection — not sold separately.

Microwave Test Report

Detailed report with leakage measurements, power output, and pass/fail status.

Compliance Tag

Each tested microwave receives a tag with test date and next due date.

Online Portal Access

24/7 access to microwave test results and compliance history.

Benefits

Why choose our Microwave Testing?

Our microwave testingservice delivers measurable results for Perth businesses. Here's what sets us apart.

Worker Safety

Identify microwave ovens leaking radiation above safe limits before they pose a health risk to your staff.

AS/NZS 60335.2.25 Compliant

Testing performed against the Australian/New Zealand safety standard for microwave ovens with calibrated equipment.

Quick & Non-Invasive

Each microwave takes approximately 5 minutes to test. No disassembly required and the oven can be used immediately after testing.

Digital Documentation

Results recorded in your compliance report with leakage measurements, pass/fail status, and next test due date.

Industries

Industries we serve

Our microwave testing service is built for businesses across these industries.

Healthcare

Patient monitors, diagnostic devices and medical carts tested around care schedules, with minimal disruption to clinical teams.

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Hospitality

Commercial ovens, coffee machines and refrigeration tested around trading hours so the kitchen keeps running.

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Schools

IT, science lab and workshop equipment tested during school holidays so classrooms, halls and staff rooms are ready for term.

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Offices

Desks, printers, kitchen appliances and shared equipment tested around business hours so office teams can keep working.

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Government

Offices, event equipment and community facilities tested to meet procurement requirements and public accountability obligations.

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Warehousing

Forklift chargers, conveyor systems and packing equipment tested across large sites without interrupting dispatch.

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Service Area

Where we provide this service

Our Microwave Testing service is delivered onsite across the Perth metropolitan area and surrounding regions.

Perth Metropolitan

Peel Region

South West

Regional WA

Selected regional locations available by arrangement
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