Test and tag Brisbane offers the best electrical testing and tagging service for Brisbane and surrounds. Ensure full compliance with Queensland laws with a single call to South East Electrical.
Brisbane Test And Tag Services
South East Electrical provide onsite testing and tagging of your electrical equipment in accordance with state rules. This includes:
- All networking
- Patch panel installations
- Adding extra data points
- Phone system integration
- VOIP cabling
- Connections for intercom systems
Testing And Taggging Intervals
There are varying requirements for how often you need to tag and test different devices. In an office, test periods are mostly 1 yr and 5 yr. South East Electrical will advise you on the correct tagging and testing intervals. We keep a record for our clients to ensure you stay compliant. See our helpful testing and tagging information at the bottom of this page for more detailed information on your tagging and testing obligations.
South East Electrical's Testing and Tagging
Features of our testing and tagging
- All testing and tagging work is documented to prove your OH&S compliance.
- We test and tag all equipment and document this for your records.
- As part of the testing and tagging process we get to inspect your equipment. We can identify possible problems before they occur.
Included in our testing and tagging
- Compliance Checks
- Visual Inspections
- Insulation Resistance
- Earth Continuity/Leakage Testing
All testing and tagging is carried out in compliance with the electrical safety act and Standards Australia AS/NZS 3760-2010. Visual inspections include looking for any cracks or defects, also any discoloring that may indicate overheating. Our specialist equipment helps us assess insulation resistance and monitor for continuity leaks. By using the latest in electronic testing equipment we can ensure that our team of fully licensed electricians keep your workplace safe and compliant. Everything we do is documented. We’re fully insured and all members of our team and properly licensed and trained.
Testing and Tagging Starts Here
Who can test electrical equipment
Only a person appointed as competent by their employer can test and tag electrical equipment.
It is an offence under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 to repair electrical equipment unless you have the appropriate electrical work licence.
Competence is based on knowledge and skills gained from training, experience, qualifications or a combination of these.
Tagging electrical equipment
A durable tag must be attached after inspecting and testing to clearly show the test date and the next scheduled test and inspection date.
A tool showing the inspection and testing tag (blue impact drill with tag off handle)
Intervals for testing are determined by consulting the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 and AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
Testing and tagging intervals
Class of work Portable/specified electrical equipmentType 1 or 2 safety switch (fixed)Type 1 or 2 safety switch (portable)
Construction workAt least 3 monthly intervals by a competent person
- Use the inbuilt test button (at least monthly)
- An operating time/current test by a competent person at least annually
- Use the inbuilt test button – immediately after it is connected and immediately before it used, first time each day
- By a competent person, at least every 3 months
Manufacturing work
- If equipment is double insulated, at least every 12 months by competent person
- If not double insulated, at least every 6 months by competent person
and connected to a safety switch
- Use the inbuilt test button – at least every 6 months
- An operating time/current test at least every 12 months by competent person
- Use the inbuilt test button – daily or before each use, whichever is longer
- By a competent person, at least every 12 months
Note: From 1 March 2008, portable safety switches are not to be used in manufacturing work. Installed safety switches must be used
Service workAt least 12 monthly intervals by a competent person or connected to a safety switch
- Use the inbuilt test button, at least every 6 months
- An operating time/current test by a competent person, at least every 12 months
- Longer test intervals may apply. Consult the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 and AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
- Use the inbuilt test button at least every 3 months or before each use, whichever is longer
- An operating time/current test by a competent person, at least every 12 months
- Longer test intervals may apply. Consult the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 and AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
Office workAt least 5 yearly intervals by a competent person or connected to a safety switch
- Use the inbuilt test button at least every 6 months
- An operating time/current test by a competent person, at least every 2 years
- Use the inbuilt test button at least every 3 months
- An operating time/current test by a competent person at least every 2 years
Amusement work (specified electrical equipment)
- If equipment is double insulated, at least every 12 months by competent person
- If not double insulated, at least 6 months by competent person and connected to a safety switch
- Use the inbuilt test button – at least every 3 months
- An operating time/current test at least every 6 months by competent person
- Longer test intervals may apply. Consult the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 and AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
- Use the inbuilt test button – daily or before each use, whichever is longer
- By a competent person, at least every 3 months
- Longer test intervals may apply. Consult the and AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
Amusement work (amusement rides and devices)Inspected and tested each after each onsite assembly, and every six months
Rural industry work (all plug in equipment)Visual examination before each use
Rural industry work (Specified electrical equipment used under stated electrical risk factors)Either: test and inspect every 12 months or protect with a safety switchRecommended push button test every three monthsRecommended push button test every three months