Why Test & Tag?
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (rev. 2004) states: that if you are an employer, self-employed person, an employee, or any person lending a portable appliance to another person, that you have a duty of care under common law, and the OH&S Act, to ensure that the equipment/appliance is safe.
You are required by law to ensure your portable appliances are electrically safe.
Australian Standard AS/NZ3760, is used by Worksafe Victoria as a minimum safety obligation for workplaces to adhere to.
In addition, Inspection and testing must be carried out by a competent person. One who has acquired training, qualification and/or experience with the knowledge and skill to enable the task to be performed correctly.
Your current insurance policy (including your Public Liability cover) may not cover accidents on site caused by equipment that does not comply with the relevant laws and safety regulations.
What needs to be tested?
All portable equipment and appliances, electric hand tools, extension leads, power boards and portable residual current devices must be regularly tested for electrical safety.
This includes, but is not limited to, equipment such as.........
OFFICE • Computers and laptop chargers • Portable printers & scanners • Portable lighting • Portable heater/cooler • Portable radios/stereos • Portable phone chargers (including mobile phone chargers) • Overhead projector, data projectors and electric whiteboards • Any power boards and extension cords • Vacuum or Steam Cleaner
KITCHEN • Electric fry pans, toaster ovens, sandwich presses etc • Un-mounted microwaves • Portable electric mixers, food processors • Portable electric coffee machine and grinder • Any power boards and extension cords • Vacuum or Steam Cleaner
ACCOMMODATION • Toasters, kettles and other portable cooking equipment • Entertainment equipment such as Stereos, Radios, DVD players, TVs etc • Portable lamps and heaters • Hair dryers, bedside clocks, electric blankets, Iron • All extension leads and power boards • Portable phone chargers
SCHOOLS • Computers and laptop chargers • Portable printers, laminators & scanners • Overhead projector, data projectors and electric whiteboards • Toasters, kettles and other portable cooking equipment • Entertainment equipment such as Stereos, Radios, DVD players, TVs etc • Portable lamps and heaters • Portable phone chargers • All extension leads and power boards
WHy choose us?
All Eastern Suburbs Test and Tag was purposefully established to cater to professional businesses and services needing to comply with the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act, regarding the electrical safety of portable equipment.
We are the best solution for your business because...
• We are a Fully Qualified Service, run by a Professional Engineer.
• All equipment is tested to Australian Standard AS/NZ3760:2022, as required by Worksafe Victoria and Victorian OH&S Act
• We have over 25 years experience
• It is a Hassle Free, Friendly and Professional service.
• We have an active Reminder Service
• We supply you with a detailed Inventory List
• All Statutory required paperwork supplied.
Eastern Suburbs Test and Tag provides clients with an efficient professional service. With over 25 years experience of professionally testing, maintaining and repairing complex medical equipment, Eastern Suburbs Test and Tag can be relied on to complete the testing of your equipment in a competent, efficient and friendly manner.
Providing all statutory documentation, an inventory list of your equipment and keeping you up to date with a complimentary reminder service, Eastern Suburbs Test and Tag makes the job of complying to both Worksafe and OH&S guidelines a breeze.