FAQ’s

An average test from start to finish, including fitting the tag and leaving the item as found, will likely take 3-4 minutes (this is where the tags are automatically produced straight from the test results).

Laptops/tablets, battery tools and equipment do not need testing themselves, but their charger/power supply unit will still require testing.

Any mains operated appliance that is not permanently wired into a building will normally require testing and tagging, this includes 3-Phase equipment and 110 Volt equipment.

The testing Standard AS/NZ S3760: 2010 states that failed equipment should be withdrawn from service and labelled ‘Do not use’ and sent for repair or destruction.

Generally no, this depends on the set up of the equipment and the workplace environment. Refer to AS/NZS 3760 for definitions of hostile and non-hostile environments. Quite often offices should only be tagged for 12 months.