Pellman test and tag is a South Australian owned business focused in helping businesses to achieve and maintain WHS compliance by identifying and eliminating hazards with electrical equipment. Our service is provided by licensed, highly skilled professionals using state of the art equipment.

What is test and tag?

Test and Tag is the name given to the process of checking the safety of portable electrical appliances. It involves two parts: first visually inspecting the appliance for any damage, followed by electrically testing it with a Portable Appliance Tester. Once tested, the item is then placed with a tag to confirm that it has been tested, along with who tested it, the test date and when the next test is due. The primary reason behind doing testing and tagging is to ensure the safety of the people that may come in contact with the appliance, while also minimising the risk of an electrical hazard. The AS/NZS 3760 is the Australian and New Zealand Standard that provides guidelines and regulations for the test and tag industry with regards to electrical safety of appliances. It sets out recommendations to issues such as test and tag intervals, defines who can test and tag and general guidelines. This Standard was recently updated in 2022 with a list of various changes, along with now being called the AS/NZS 3760:2022.

How is test and tag performed?

In order to properly carry out the appliance testing, first it needs to be isolated from its power source. Then our technicians will visually inspect the appliance for obvious damage or wear and tear. Once satisfied that the appliance looks fine, it will be plugged into a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT) to check the integrity of its internal components, such as earth continuity, insulation, polarity, leakage and trip time for RCDs. The appliance will then be tagged with a pass tag. If there are any issues with the appliance that we are able to fix, like changing a plug top, we will do so in order to minimise down-time for that appliance. If the issue is beyond what we are able to fix on the spot, a Danger/Do Not Use tag will be attached and the person in charge will be notified.
Once all the testing is completed for the site, a comprehensive system generated report will be issued, stating the appliances that were tested, the test results, who carried out the testing, the date the test was carried on as well as the re-test date. A Notification of compliance for the job performed will also be issued.

What type of equipment needs testing?

In short, any device that has a flexible cable or a removable plug.
This includes extension leads, power boards, computers, monitors, printers, fridges, kettles, electric tools, power adaptors, chargers etc.

How often should appliances be tested?

The Australian Standard recommend particular test and tag frequencies based on the type of environment the appliance resides in. This is shown in the AS 3760 Standard via 'Table 2.4' which explains the minimum requirement. Sometimes, this might differ depending on a workplaces individual risk assessment.
Construction / demolition – 3 months
Workshop / place of manufacture – 6 months
Offices / retail / food outlets – 12 months up to 60 months

Our Services

Single Phase Testing

This includes most items found in a workplace, those that plug into a normal outlet, either 10A or 15A

Three Phase Testing

This items are mostly found in industrial or manufacture places

RCD Testing

Residual Current Devices, also known as safety switches.

Plug Top Replacement

Minimise down time on faulty items so you can get back to work faster

Exit Lights Testing

These lights allows people to find an exit in case of emergency or power blackout.

Emergency Lights Testing

These lights illuminate the area in case of an emergency or power blackout

Contact us

info@pellmantestandtag.com.au
0468 437 716

Fixed Price Service

Flat fee of $5.50 per item tested. NO CALL OUT FEE

Our service includes:

System generated report
Notification of Compliance
Remainders of next tests due dates

Minimum service fee of $82.50 applies and covers the first 15 items tested.
Regional sites may attract an additional travel surcharge.

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