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Reduce the Risk of Fire & Shocks
Protect yourself and your personnel from electric shocks, or worse, with an electrical test and tag service from the professionals at Fire Maintenance Services (NT) in Darwin. We inspect all electrical leads and equipment to ensure you’ve met occupational workplace health and safety requirements.
We visually inspect the leads and equipment for signs of damage such as melted outer sheaths or exposed wires. Next, we use a portable appliance tester to test for polarity, current flow, trip time tests, and 3-phase leak testing.
Call us today on (08) 8988 4695 for a free, no-obligation quote on your company’s electrical safety test and tag service. While we’re there, let us look after your fire safety equipment service and maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is testing and tagging and why is it needed?
Electrical test and tag is a safety process where electrical equipment is tested for faults and then labelled with a tag showing the test date and next due date. It helps reduce the risk of electric shock, equipment failure and workplace incidents. Regular testing is especially important for portable appliances and high-use environments where cords, plugs and internal components can wear over time.
What types of appliances need to be test and tagged?
Test and tag generally applies to portable electrical appliances and equipment that plug into a power outlet, especially items used in workplaces. Common examples include power tools, extension leads, kettles, microwaves, computers, chargers and cleaning equipment. Appliances exposed to frequent movement, vibration, moisture or heavy use are more likely to need regular testing to ensure they remain safe and functional.
What happens if electrical equipment fails a test and tag inspection?
If an appliance fails test and tag, it is usually removed from service to prevent injury or fire risk. Failure can occur due to damaged cords, faulty plugs, exposed wiring, poor insulation resistance or internal faults. The equipment may need repair, replacement or further assessment before it can be used again. Keeping failed items out of circulation is essential for workplace safety.
Benefits of Test & Tag
There are several benefits, in addition to personnel safety, to ensuring your electrical test and tag program is carried out annually.
These include:
- Equipment Protection. Regularly testing electrical safety switches, such as Residual Current Devices (RCD) ensures your equipment is protected from unexpected electrical surges. This is particularly important for current-sensitive equipment such as computers and printers
- Managing Equipment Longevity. Testing and tagging will identify appliance faults early which means you can repair it before a catastrophic fault puts it out of commission. A test and tag program also assists with managing equipment by cross-referencing your test and tagging spreadsheet with your asset register. 
