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Test and Tag Western Australia
Need test and tag services for your workplace in Western Australia?
The Local Guys provides electrical testing, tagging and compliance reporting for businesses across Perth and regional WA. We work with offices, retail stores, workshops, warehouses, schools, hospitality venues and businesses with multiple locations.
Our technicians inspect and test workplace electrical equipment, provide clear digital records and help you keep track of future testing dates.
Looking for local service in the metro area? View our test and tag Perth services.
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Test and Tag Services Across Western Australia
We provide professional test and tag services across Western Australia, helping businesses maintain workplace electrical safety without making compliance more complicated than it needs to be.
Our services include portable appliance testing, RCD testing, fire extinguisher testing, emergency exit light testing, fire blanket testing and microwave leakage testing.
Across the Perth metropolitan area, we service businesses in Perth CBD, 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, 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 and Woodlands.
We also provide test and tag services across regional Western Australia, including Albany, Bunbury, Busselton and Mandurah.
For Perth-specific pricing, service coverage and local information, visit Test and Tag Perth . If your workplace is outside the locations listed above, contact our team with your suburb or postcode and we’ll confirm current service availability.
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Is Test and Tag Required in Western Australia?
Western Australian businesses have a duty to manage electrical risks in the workplace.
Regulation 150 of the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 requires electrical equipment to be regularly inspected and tested by a competent person when it is supplied through a socket outlet and used in operating conditions that are likely to damage the equipment or reduce its expected life. These conditions can include exposure to moisture, heat, vibration, mechanical damage, corrosive chemicals or dust.
This means test and tag requirements are not identical for every workplace or every electrical item.
A power tool used every day in a workshop may be exposed to much more wear and damage than a computer sitting on a desk in a controlled office.
The equipment, workplace environment and way the equipment is used all need to be considered when determining an appropriate inspection and testing schedule.
What Electrical Equipment May Need Testing?
Whether an item ends up on a testing schedule comes down to where it's used and what it's exposed to, not just the fact that it plugs into a socket outlet.
Depending on the workplace, this can include:
- Power tools
- Extension leads
- Power boards
- Portable electrical appliances
- Kitchen equipment
- Office equipment
- Cleaning equipment
- Workshop equipment
- Other electrical equipment connected through a socket outlet
A power board in a server room and the same power board on a construction site aren't the same risk, even though they're identical items.
If you are unsure what should be included at your workplace, our team can discuss your site and help you organise the appropriate inspection and testing.
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Who Can Perform Test and Tag in WA?
Where workplace electrical inspection and testing is required, it must be completed by a competent person.
WorkSafe WA guidance states that a person without an electrical qualification who uses a Portable Appliance Tester should have completed appropriate nationally accredited training through a Registered Training Organisation, be able to use the testing equipment competently and be able to demonstrate that competency.
Our technicians are trained to carry out visual inspections, electrical testing, tagging and reporting using appropriate test equipment and procedures.
What Records Need to Be Kept?
Where testing is required under Regulation 150, the testing record must include:
- The name of the person who carried out the testing
- The date the equipment was tested
- The result of the test
- The date the next test is due
The record may be kept in the form of a tag attached to the equipment. It must be retained until the equipment is tested again or permanently removed from the workplace.
Our service includes digital reporting so your business has a clear record of the equipment tested, the results and future testing dates.
Our Services
Portable Appliance Testing
Portable appliance testing, ensures the safety of movable electrical devices. It involves two steps: visual inspection and electrical testing with a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT). This electronic test determines if the appliance is safe, providing a pass or fail result. It safeguards workplace individuals from electrical hazards like fires and shocks, promoting device longevity.
Safety Switch (RCD) Testing
RCD testing, also known as Residual Current Device testing, verifies the functionality of safety devices in electrical circuits. This involves testing the Residual Current Device (RCD) to ensure it effectively detects and responds to electrical faults, such as leakage currents. RCD testing helps prevent electric shocks and reduces the risk of electrical accidents.
Fire Extinguisher Testing
Fire extinguisher testing ensures the effectiveness of this vital firefighting tool. Merely having a fire extinguisher is insufficient; it must be in proper working condition. A malfunctioning extinguisher during an emergency can escalate a manageable fire into a dangerous situation. Conducted by professionals, testing includes visual inspections and integrity tests, documented in detailed reports.
Emergency Exit Light Testing
Fire Blanket Testing
Microwave Leakage Testing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is test and tag mandatory in Western Australia?
Only for socket supplied equipment used somewhere likely to damage it, under Regulation 150 of the WHS (General) Regulations 2022.
How often does test and tag need to be done in WA?
It depends on the equipment, its use and the workplace conditions.
What electrical equipment needs to be tested and tagged in WA?
Anything plugged into a socket outlet, if the environment it works in warrants it.
Do office computers and laptops need to be tested and tagged?
Not if they stay at a desk. Carried between sites or on a factory floor, that changes.
What happens if electrical equipment fails a test?
It's removed from service, then repaired and retested, replaced or binned, and the fail is logged.
Does new electrical equipment need to be tested immediately?
No, just a check for damage out of the box. Testing kicks in once it's in use.
What records should be kept after test and tag?
Tester's name, test date, result and next due date, kept until retested or removed.
Who is responsible for electrical safety in a WA workplace?
The business or undertaking running the workplace.
Can you service businesses outside Perth?
Yes, Perth plus Albany, Bunbury, Busselton and Mandurah. Ask us if yours isn't listed.
Can you manage testing for multiple locations?
Yes, with one consistent approach to bookings, records and reminders.
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