Visual inspection
Cords, plugs and casings checked for cuts, crush damage, cracks, scorch marks and dodgy repairs. A lot of faults show up here before a meter is plugged in.
Electrical safety, Kyabram
Test and Tag in Kyabram
We are based in Kyabram, so local workplaces, schools, farms and community groups get test and tag from people down the road. Every appliance tested, tagged and logged, with a register you can show an auditor.
Everyday gear wears out quietly
The kettle in the lunchroom, the extension lead in the shed and the drill in the ute all get plugged in, dragged around and stepped on. Cords nick, plugs crack and earths break inside the cable, and most of it cannot be seen until someone gets a shock.
Test and tag finds those faults on a schedule. Under AS/NZS 3760, how often depends on where the gear is used, from three-monthly on building sites to much longer for office equipment. As a Kyabram business, we can fit in around your hours and come back quickly if new gear turns up.
What We Check on Every Appliance
Anything with a plug gets the same process, from the office kettle to the angle grinder in the back of the ute.
Earth continuity
On earthed (Class I) appliances we confirm the earth runs from the plug pin to the metal body, so a fault trips the circuit instead of livening the case.
Insulation resistance
A test between the live parts and the outside of the appliance, to make sure the insulation will keep current where it belongs.
Polarity on leads
Extension leads and power boards are checked so active, neutral and earth are wired to the right pins from end to end.
Tag and register
Each item that passes is tagged with the test date and the next due date, then logged in a register you can hand to an auditor.
Failed items
Anything that fails is tagged out of service and taken out of use on the spot. We tell you what failed so you can repair or replace it.
How Often Gear Is Tested
AS/NZS 3760 sets the interval by how hard the equipment is used. We look at your site and tell you the right interval, rather than testing everything on the shortest one.
Every three months
Building and construction sites, and hire equipment before it goes out.
Every six to twelve months
Factories, workshops, commercial cleaning and other tough environments where gear is moved and knocked about.
Up to five years
Equipment in low-risk areas like offices, where it is not moved around or likely to be damaged.
Between Tests
Simple habits that keep electrical gear safe in the months between visits.
- Look over cords and plugs before use. If something is cut, cracked or hot, stop using it.
- Do not daisy-chain power boards or run leads under rugs and through doorways.
- Keep new gear aside for testing, or note it in your register when it arrives.
- Pull out anything with an out-of-date tag and keep it out of use until it is tested.
Add to the same visit
One booking, one report.
- Fire extinguisher servicing
- Fire safety equipment
- RCD testing
- Exit and emergency lighting
- First aid kits
- Evacuation diagrams
How a Service Works
Book a serviceBook a Time
Call or send a request. We book a visit that suits your hours and work around your team.
We Test On Site
Every extinguisher, light, appliance and kit checked and tagged. Problems are pointed out while we are there.
Report and Reminder
You get a written report, and we contact you before the next service falls due.
Kyabram and Our Home Patch
Kyabram is our home base. We test and tag for workplaces, sporting clubs, schools and farms in town and across Tongala, Merrigum, Stanhope and Tatura.
- Kyabram
- Tatura
- Tongala
- Merrigum
- Stanhope
- Rochester
Also in: Shepparton, Bendigo, Echuca
What Our Clients Say
Test and tag FAQs
Common questions from Kyabram workplaces and farms. Anything else, just ask.
Book a serviceHow much does test and tag cost in Kyabram?
It depends on how many items you have and how spread out they are. Give us a rough count of appliances and leads and we will give you a clear quote before we start.
Do you test and tag on farms around Kyabram?
Yes. We test workshop tools, leads, pumps, welders and shed gear on farms around Kyabram, Tongala and Merrigum. Farm gear works hard, so it is usually on a shorter interval than office equipment.
Is test and tag a legal requirement?
Workplace health and safety laws require employers to manage electrical risks, and AS/NZS 3760 is the standard most workplaces and insurers use to show that is being done. On construction sites, regular testing is required outright. We can tell you what applies to your site.
What happens if an item fails?
It gets an out-of-service tag and is taken out of use straight away. We explain why it failed, and it is listed in your report so you have a record of what was found and what was done about it.
Do you test new equipment?
New equipment does not need a test before its first use under AS/NZS 3760, but it does need to go on your register and be tested at the next interval. We can tag new gear as new to service so it is tracked from day one.
Can you do other safety checks on the same visit?
Yes. Most sites book test and tag alongside RCD testing, fire extinguishers, exit and emergency lighting and first aid kits, so everything is done in one visit and one report.
Safety Checked.
Box Ticked.
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