How Safe are Your Appliances?

Check test and tag electrical appliances.

Electrical regulations have always required that  appliances are tested for safety from fire and electric shock.

The standard AS/NZS 3760 is  sited by OSH as the means of compliance for all New Zealand businesses.
An accident with an untagged appliance means that OSH is likely to prosecute management personally.
Penalties are up to $500,000 and two years imprisonment.
To protect you, your staff, and clients from shock and fire,  it is compulsory to test and tag.

Safety Testing & Tagging of your electrical appliances to AS/NZS 3760  means:

• Safety from fire and electric shock when your staff and clients use electrical appliances.
• Compliance with Electrical Regulations and OSH that `all practicable steps' are taken to ensure Safety.
• To have a  defence against personal prosecution in the event of an accident to staff or the public.
• To comply with your insurance policy regarding reasonable care.
• You have a visible, professional point of difference from other businesses regarding safety.
• Safety certificates may be displayed at your reception and staffroom.

How often should inspections and testing be conducted?

• AS/NZS3760 provides an indicative table which lists suggested retest times for different equipment and environments.
• High risk appliances - Hand drills, saws, vacuum cleaners etc. Every 3 months.
• Medium risk appliance - Portable heaters, fans, laptop computers etc. Every 6 months.
• Low risk appliances - Desktop computers, printers televisions, etc. Every 1 - 5 years depending on environment.

What does the test involve?

• The testing of appliances is designed to confirm they are operating safely and within expected parameters.This includes:
• Checking leads/cords for cuts, scratches, stretching.
• Checking plug tops for physical damage.
• Testing wiring connections.
• Testing wiring has not perished.

What does it cost?

• Small offices.            Up to 25 appliances.     $8 per appliance.
• Medium offices.         25 - 100 appliances.     $6 per appliance.
• Large office/shools.   100+ appliances.          $4.50 per appliance.

These prices do not include repairing damged/unsafe appliances or travel to site.