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Test and Tag Western Australia
Need test and tag in WA? The Local Guys test, tag and record electrical equipment for workplaces across Perth and regional Western Australia, including Bunbury, Mandurah, Busselton and Albany. We work with offices, shops, workshops, warehouses, schools, hospitality venues and businesses with more than one site.
Under Regulation 150 of WA’s Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, socket supplied equipment used in tough conditions has to be inspected and tested by a competent person, with records kept. That’s exactly what we do: our trained technicians test your gear to AS/NZS 3760:2022, tag it, and give you a digital report with every result and next due date.
In the metro area? See our test and tag services in Perth for local pricing and coverage, or request a quote and we’ll respond within 2 business hours.
Test and Tag Services Across Western Australia
We cover portable appliance testing, RCD testing, fire extinguisher testing, emergency exit light testing, fire blanket testing and microwave leakage testing, so one visit can take care of most of your site.
Perth metro: from the CBD out to Joondalup and Wanneroo in the north, Fremantle and Rockingham in the south, and Midland in the east, including industrial areas like Kewdale and Osborne Park. Full suburb coverage and Perth pricing are on our test and tag Perth page.
Regional WA: Mandurah, Bunbury, Busselton and Albany.
Somewhere else in WA? Send us your suburb or postcode and we’ll confirm whether we can get a technician to you.
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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.
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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