Test & Tag
AS/NZS 3760 compliant portable appliance testing for all workplace electrical equipment.
Overview
What is Test & Tag?
Our test and tag service ensures all portable electrical equipment in your workplace is safe and compliant with AS/NZS 3760. Our certified technicians perform visual inspections, earth continuity tests, insulation resistance tests, and earth leakage tests on every item. Each tested item receives a durable QR-coded tag displaying test date, next due date, and technician details. Results are recorded in your digital asset register, accessible 24/7 through our online portal.
100%
AS/NZS 3760 Compliant
24hr
Report Delivery
Full
Digital Records
Local
Perth Team
Why It Matters
Why Test & Tag matters
Electrical faults cause workplace fires, injuries, and fatalities every year in Australia.
Under WHS legislation, employers have a legal duty to maintain safe electrical equipment.
Insurance claims can be denied if equipment hasn't been tested to AS/NZS 3760.
A single faulty appliance can put every person in your workplace at risk.
Common Faults
What we commonly find
These are the most common faults found during test & tag inspections in Perth workplaces.
Damaged power cords
Risk: Exposed conductors risk electric shock and fire.
Cord replaced on-site and item retested.
Cracked or broken plugs
Risk: Live pins accessible, high shock risk.
Plug replaced with compliant heavy-duty alternative.
Failed insulation resistance
Risk: Current leaking to earth, potential fire hazard.
Item removed from service and documented.
Incorrect polarity
Risk: Equipment may operate incorrectly or become live.
Item removed from service for repair.
Testing intervals
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 MonthsPort. Push Button
Daily / Before Every UseFix. Push Button
Every 6 MonthsPort. Op. Time
Every 12 MonthsFix. Op. Time
Every 12 MonthsEquipment 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 MonthsPort. Push Button
Every 3 MonthsFix. Push Button
Every 6 MonthsPort. Op. Time
Every 12 MonthsFix. Op. Time
Every 12 MonthsEquipment 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 YearsPort. Push Button
Every 3 MonthsFix. Push Button
Every 6 MonthsPort. Op. Time
Every 2 YearsFix. Op. Time
Every 2 YearsResidential areas
Hotels, Motels, Boarding Houses, Accommodation, Residential Institutions
Residential & accommodation
Test & Tag
Every 2 YearsPort. Push Button
Every 6 MonthsFix. Push Button
Every 6 MonthsPort. Op. Time
Every 2 YearsFix. Op. Time
Every 2 YearsEquipment used for Commercial Cleaning
Cleaning contractors
Test & Tag
Every 6 MonthsPort. Push Button
Daily / Before Every UseFix. Push Button
N/APort. Op. Time
Every 6 MonthsFix. Op. Time
N/AHire Equipment
Equipment supplied on hire
Inspection
Prior to HireTest & Tag
Every 3 MonthsPush Button
Including push-button test by hirer
Port. Op. Time
Every 3 MonthsFix. Op. Time
Every 12 MonthsRepaired, 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 Test & Tag works
Our streamlined process ensures every test & tag engagement is efficient, thorough, and fully documented.
Site Walk-Through
Our technician walks through your site to locate all portable electrical equipment.
Visual Inspection
Each item is visually inspected for damage, wear, or modifications before electrical testing.
Electrical Testing
Calibrated test equipment runs earth continuity, insulation resistance, and leakage tests.
Result & Tagging
Pass or fail result recorded. Durable QR tag applied to each tested item.
Digital Reporting
Full compliance report with asset register, test results, and pass/fail summary delivered within 24 hours.
Inspection Checklist
What we inspect
Every Test & Tag inspection follows a rigorous checklist to ensure nothing is missed.
Visual Inspection
Plugs, cords, casings, and connections checked for damage, wear, or modifications.
Earth Continuity
Verifies the protective earth connection is intact with low resistance.
Insulation Resistance
Measures insulation between active conductors and earth at 500V DC.
Earth Leakage
Measures leakage current during normal operation to verify safe limits.
RCD Push-Button
Verifies the safety switch trips correctly when the test button is pressed.
Tag Application
Durable QR-coded tag applied 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.
Digital Compliance Report
Full asset register with test results, pass/fail status, and recommendations.
QR Asset Labels
Each tested item receives a QR code linking to its complete test history.
Compliance Certificate
Formal certificate suitable for display and regulatory submissions.
Online Portal Access
24/7 access to your asset register, reports, and compliance dashboard.
Automated Reminders
Email alerts when items are approaching their next test due date.
Benefits
Why choose our Test & Tag?
Our test & tagservice delivers measurable results for Perth businesses. Here's what sets us apart.
Full AS/NZS 3760 Compliance
Every test follows the Australian/New Zealand standard for in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
QR-Coded Asset Tracking
Each item receives a unique QR code tag linking to its full test history, compliance status, and next test date.
Digital Reports in 24 Hours
Receive comprehensive compliance reports with asset registers, test results, pass/fail summaries, and recommendations.
Minimal Business Disruption
Our technicians work around your schedule, including after-hours and weekend testing at no extra charge.
Certified Technicians
All technicians hold Certificate II in Electrotechnology and carry $20 million public liability insurance.
Perth Metro Coverage
Consistent service quality across Perth CBD, Fremantle, Joondalup, Midland, Rockingham, and all Perth metro suburbs.
Industries
Industries we serve
Our test & tag service is built for businesses across these industries.
Service Area
Where we provide this service
Our Test & Tag service is delivered onsite across the Perth metropolitan area and surrounding regions.
Perth Metropolitan
Peel Region
Regional WA
- Selected regional locations available by arrangement
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