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Who is a “Competent Person” in Test & Tag
All testing and tagging performed in Australia is adopted and made law by each State OH&S Authority using the Australian Standard AS/NZS3760:2010. This states that testing must be carried out by a...
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Fact Sheet – Avoiding Electrical Hazards in the Workplace
Inspection and Testing of Equipment Use only Australian standards approved equipment Staff should do regular Checking of all electrical equipment to ensure that all cords are free of wear and...
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Portable Power Tool Safety 101
Introduction. Using tools in the Workplace requires a lot of forethought and planning. It is important to get to know your tools, its capabilities, its features and most importantly its safety...
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Power Board And Extension Lead Safety
Power board safety advice The practice of overloading power boards with many appliances (particularly large current devices,heaters, urns, portable air conditioners) and adding other power boards or...
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Understanding Electrical Hazards
The 2 Major hazards attributed to electrical equipment and wiring are electrical shock and fire. Electrical shock occurs when the body becomes part of the electric circuit, either when a part of your...
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Electrical Safety makes sense at Home
IF YOU EVER: Feel a tingle from an appliance or Damage an appliance or Spill liquid on/or near an appliance Turn off the main switch immediately, then unplug the appliance. Repairs should always be...
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ELECTRICAL FIRE SAFETY
Much is made of Personal Electrical Safety, yes it is of prime importance, however often Personal Safety takes precedence over concerns of fire safety and it gets left out of the Risk Assessment. As a...
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The SAfer Approach to Managing Electrical Hazards
One method of reducing Electrical hazards is to use a practical approach which in turn engenders a culture of electrical safety in your Workplace. One such approach is called the S A f e r approach...
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A Competent Person in Electrical testing & tagging (Definition update)
Competency requirements for those carrying out inspection and testing of electrical equipment Inspection and testing of electrical equipment must be carried out by a person who has acquired, through...
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Why have your Power Tools professionally tested & tagged?
The trend these days is to do it yourself, sure you can attend a TAFE course and learn how to use an Appliance Tester!… But are you sure and certain that you can test an appliance or power tool...
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Workplace Power Tool Safety Update:
Workplace Power Tool Safety Tips Introduction: Power Tools are time saving convenient devices that assist us in building and maintaining our World. However it also contributes to large amount of...
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The Safety Switch turns off, so what do you do?
A simple step by step guide to fault finding a tripped Safety Switch. Note: Some types of appliances may cause incidental or nuisance tripping of your Safety Switch or RCD device. Typically Water...
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Take Care of your Workplace Appliances and Cords
PULL THE PLUG… NOT THE LEAD! Pulling the plug out of the socket by the lead will eventually expose the single wires which weakens its insulation and therefore increases electrocution risk. The Image...
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What does a Testing and Tagging Technician Actually do?
Many of our clients organise regular test and tagging services simply because it is easier and safer. A regular program of testing and tagging comprises of: (standard 10/15Amp 3 wire cabled appliance)...
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Electrical Risk Assessment in test & tag
Electrical Risk Assessment is a necessary step prior to determining a Test & Tag interval of testing After the work area has been determined as either electrically non-hostile or hostile, a regular...
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Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) Buying Advice
Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) Buying Tips Summers here! … and Summer In Australia means Power Shortages and often leading to Blackouts (no power) or brownouts (low power ie low voltage and...
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Fire Hazards heaters, clothes dryers & electric blankets
Each winter heaters, electric blankets and tumble dryers cause a large number of house fires in Australia. Have you checked and kept up your maintenance by simply following these valuable tips Removing...
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So what is tested and what are we looking for when doing a Test and Tag regime?
Many of our clients organise regular test and tagging services simply because it is easier and safer. A regular program of testing and tagging comprises of: (standard 10/15Amp 3 wire cabled appliance...
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The Electrical Switchboard your backup defence in electrical safety.
Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Safety Switches These devices are found in your Switch board understanding these devices and how to use and maintain them will help your management and understanding of...
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How to protect your valuable company data on your computers during power...
Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) Buying Tips Summers here! … and Summer In Australia means Power Shortages and often leading to Blackouts (no power) or brownouts (low power ie low voltage and...
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