Test and Tag Perth: Electrical Safety and Compliance Services

Yes, in certain workplace conditions. Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) has a duty to provide a safe workplace. Regulation 150 of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WA) specifically requires electrical equipment to be regularly inspected and tested by a competent person when it is supplied through a socket outlet and used in conditions likely to damage the equipment or reduce its expected life.

This isn't just a paperwork requirement. Non-compliance can lead to WorkSafe WA issuing improvement or prohibition notices, and directors can face significant personal liability if a preventable incident occurs and the business can't show it met its duty of care. Safety compliance services like test and tag are treated as essential across industries including mining, construction, education and hospitality precisely because the consequences of getting it wrong fall on the people running the business, not just the equipment.

WorkSafe WA Electrical Safety Compliance

In Western Australia, workplace electrical safety requirements are regulated by WorkSafe WA. Under Regulation 150 of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WA), electrical equipment must be regularly inspected and tested by a competent person when it is supplied through a socket outlet and used in conditions likely to damage the equipment or reduce its expected life.

Key compliance considerations include:

• Identifying socket-supplied electrical equipment exposed to conditions such as moisture, heat, vibration, dust, chemicals or mechanical damage.
• Having equipment that falls within Regulation 150 inspected and tested by a competent person.
• Keeping appropriate records of inspections, testing and tagging.
• Applying the relevant testing requirements and Australian Standards for higher-risk environments such as construction, demolition and mining sites.

WorkSafe WA operates within the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) and regulates workplace health and safety across general industry, mining and petroleum workplaces in Western Australia.

Quarterly colour coding is used where three-monthly testing intervals apply. In workplaces with longer testing intervals, tags generally identify the test date and scheduled retest date rather than relying only on quarterly colour coding.

Local Test and Tag Experience in Perth

Our team has worked across Perth and Western Australia for more than eight years, supporting businesses with scheduled electrical testing, compliance reporting and ongoing retesting.

Technicians are trained through nationally recognised programs and follow consistent testing and reporting procedures across every site. We carry $20 million in public liability insurance and offer flexible scheduling, including same-day and after-hours appointments where available.

Good communication matters too. We keep businesses informed about upcoming retest dates and make it easy to reschedule appointments or add new sites as their requirements change.

A Perth Customer Story

Richard is a winemaker in the Swan Valley. Seven years ago a faulty fridge short circuited and started a fire in his shed, destroying thousands of dollars of equipment before it was brought under control. Since then he's been a regular customer, and has recommended The Local Guys to other local wineries and his daughter's sports club.

These are typical testing intervals for common workplace environments and should not be treated as a universal schedule for every business. The appropriate testing frequency depends on the equipment, how it is used, the conditions it is exposed to and the requirements that apply to the workplace. During your first visit, our technicians assess the actual site conditions and recommend an appropriate testing schedule.

New equipment doesn't need testing before first use under AS/NZS 3760:2022, but it should still be visually checked for obvious damage.

Advice From Our Perth Test and Tag Technician

"Most of the faults I find on a Perth job are things a business would never spot themselves, a frayed cord, a cracked plug, a power board buried under a desk. That's the whole point of regular testing, catching it before it becomes a hazard."  Sophie Hay, licence TTT50080, The Local Guys Perth test and tag technician

Safety compliance services aren't one size fits all, what's required for a mine site is very different to what's required for a childcare centre. Here's how testing frequency and requirements change by industry.

Mining & FIFO Operations

Mining and FIFO sites can expose electrical equipment to demanding conditions including dust, vibration, moisture and mechanical damage. Where three-monthly testing requirements apply, the RGBY quarterly colour system provides a clear visual indication of the relevant testing period. We service FIFO operations and remote mine sites across WA, with technicians familiar with site induction and access requirements.

Construction & Demolition

Construction and demolition sites are subject to specific electrical safety requirements, including requirements applying under AS/NZS 3012. Testing schedules for electrical equipment and portable RCDs should be set according to the requirements that apply to the site. We work around your site schedule so testing doesn't hold up trades or slow down the job.

Corporate Offices

Office environments generally expose electrical equipment to less wear and damage than construction or industrial workplaces. Where a 12-month testing interval is appropriate for the equipment and conditions, we can schedule annual testing and maintain a full asset register showing what was tested and when it is next due.

Retail & Hospitality

Retail and hospitality workplaces often use a 12-month testing interval for relevant electrical equipment, although the appropriate frequency depends on how the equipment is used and the conditions it is exposed to. We offer after-hours bookings so testing doesn't interrupt trading hours or service.

Schools & Childcare

Schools and childcare centres commonly use scheduled testing programs for portable electrical equipment, with the appropriate interval depending on the equipment, its use and the environment.

All our technicians hold a Working With Children Check and a current Police Clearance, so testing can go ahead during school hours without extra vetting.

Warehouses & Industrial

Warehouses and industrial workplaces often require more frequent testing because equipment can be exposed to heavier use, vibration, dust and mechanical damage. A six-month testing interval may be appropriate in these environments depending on the equipment and operating conditions.

Choosing a Test and Tag Provider in Perth

When comparing test and tag providers in Perth, look beyond the per-item price. Check that the provider uses appropriately trained and competent technicians, provides clear test records and asset reporting, carries suitable insurance, can service your type of workplace and explains how your testing schedule has been determined.

The Local Guys provides on-site testing across Perth, digital compliance reporting, scheduled retest reminders and $20 million public liability insurance. Quotes clearly outline the testing included before work is booked.

What is the process when our technician arrives?

1. Site Assessment: our technician reviews your site, takes stock of the type and volume of equipment on site, and confirms the appropriate testing frequency for your environment under AS/NZS 3760:2022.
2. Visual Inspection: before any electrical test, each item, including cord assemblies, is checked by hand for frayed or damaged cords, cracked casings, damaged plugs, and burn or scorch marks. Anything that fails this stage is removed from service immediately.
3. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT): items that pass visual inspection are electrically tested with calibrated test equipment, checking insulation resistance, earth continuity, and polarity to confirm the item is genuinely safe to keep using.
4. RCD Testing: safety switches are tested to confirm they trip within the required time limits.
5. Tagging: items that pass are fitted with a new dated tag showing the current quarter colour where required, plus the retest date. A compliance tag is attached after testing to show what was inspected and when it's due again. Anything that fails is tagged Out of Service and removed from use until it's repaired or replaced.
6. Documentation: you receive a complete compliance report covering your full asset register, individual pass and fail results, and a Certificate of Compliance, delivered as a PDF for your records.

Every test and tag service includes detailed reporting for WorkSafe WA inspections, insurance claims, and audits.

• Certificate of Compliance: confirms all equipment meets AS/NZS 3760:2022.
• Full Asset Register: every item with description, location, and result.
• Pass/Fail Results: individual test readings for each item.
• Out of Service Log: failed items with recommended actions.
• Next Test Due Dates: listed for each item so you always know your retest date.
• PDF Delivery: digital reports for easy storage and sharing.

Every test and tag service includes a digital record of the equipment inspected, test results, failed items and scheduled retest dates.

Our minimum service charge starts at $125 + GST and includes testing for up to 32 eligible items, labels, reporting and a Certificate of Compliance.

This can suit smaller Perth workplaces and offices that only have a limited number of appliances to test, while larger sites are quoted according to the number and type of items requiring inspection.

Every quote covers the minimum call out charge, all test tags, documentation, and your Certificate of Compliance, so the number we give you upfront is the number you pay. There are no surprise add ons for travel, paperwork, or reporting, and our per item rates sit well below the Perth average of $3.00 to $9.50.

Our mobile technicians provide on-site test and tag services across the Perth metropolitan area, including:

Perth CBD, Armadale, Balcatta, Bassendean, Bayswater, Belmont, Canning Vale, Cannington, Carine, Churchlands, Claremont, Clarkson, Cockburn, Cottesloe, Doubleview, Edgewater, Ellenbrook, Fremantle, Gosnells, Gwelup, Hillarys, Hocking, Innaloo, Joondalup, Karrinyup, Kewdale, Kingsley, Leederville, Mandurah, Melville, Midland, Morley, Murdoch, North Beach, North Perth, Osborne Park, Pearsall, Redcliffe, Rivervale, Rockingham, Scarborough, South Perth, Stirling, Subiaco, Tapping, Trigg, Victoria Park, Wanneroo, Watermans Bay, Wembley Downs, Woodlands, and surrounding areas.

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Reviewed by Jarrad Goulding, Founder, The Local Guys. Last reviewed: 28/07/2026