Portable Appliance Testing for Workplaces
Under NSW Work Health and Safety regulations, businesses have a duty of care to ensure that all electrical equipment used in the workplace is safe. Test and tag is the industry-standard process for verifying that portable electrical appliances — from extension leads to power tools to kitchen appliances — are electrically safe for use.
What Gets Tested?
- Extension leads and power boards
- Power tools (drills, grinders, saws, etc.)
- Kitchen appliances (kettles, toasters, microwaves, fridges)
- Computer equipment and monitors
- Portable heaters and fans
- Vacuum cleaners and floor machines
- Any appliance with a plug that's used in a commercial environment
Testing Frequency
AS/NZS 3760 recommends testing intervals based on the environment and equipment type:
- Construction sites: 3 months
- Factories and workshops: 6 months
- Offices and retail: 12 months
- Equipment hire: before and after each hire
We provide a full register of all tested equipment with pass/fail results, test dates, and next-due dates. Failed items are clearly tagged and reported so they can be repaired or removed from service.
Our Process
- We come to your premises with professional Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) equipment
- Every appliance is visually inspected for damage (cables, plugs, housings)
- Electrical tests: earth continuity, insulation resistance, and polarity checks
- Passed items receive a dated compliance tag with the next test due date
- Failed items are tagged as out-of-service and documented
- You receive a complete digital register of all tested equipment