Residential Test and Tagging

Inspecting and testing electrical equipment will assist in determining whether the devices are electrically safe. Knowing the status of your elecrically powered devices is vitally important when deciding how to manage the health and safety risks for you and your family. A tag is one way to record inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

Not all electrical items need to be inspected and tested.

The nature and frequency of inspection and testing will vary depending on the nature of the workplace and the risks associated with the electrical equipment.

Regular visual inspection can identify obvious damage, wear or other conditions that might make electrical equipment unsafe. Many electrical defects are detectable by visual inspection.

Regular testing can also detect electrical faults and deterioration that cannot be detected by visual inspection.

Inspection and testing of electrical equipment may involve, in part:

  • looking for damage, defects or modifications to electrical equipment, including accessories, connectors, plugs, or extension sockets
  • looking for discolouration that may indicate exposure to excessive heat, chemicals or moisture
  • checking the integrity of protective earth and insulation resistance
  • checking that flexible cords are effectively anchored to equipment, plugs, connectors and cord extension sockets
  • looking for damage to flexible cords
  • checking that operating controls are in good working order i.e. they are secure, aligned and appropriately identified
  • checking that covers, guards, etc. are secured and working in the manner intended by the manufacturer or supplier
  • checking that ventilation inlets and exhausts are unobstructed
  • checking that the current rating of the plug matches the current rating of the associated electrical equipment.

    • Electrical equipment should be tested:

  • after a repair or servicing that could affect the electrical safety of the equipment (i.e undertaken by the person carrying out the repair or servicing before return to service)
  • before its first use if bought second-hand.

    • If you’re ready to check your home safety with our experienced electricians, we’re ready to help. Schedule your home test and tag online or give us a call at 0418 722 639 or click here to discuss your testing and tagging needs.