6 months: factories, warehouses and production - this type of an environment isn't considered as harsh, but because appliances are often used constantly it needs to be tested every 6 months.3 months: building, construction and demolition - this requires the most frequent testing due to it being considered a harsh environment and therefore an appliance being damanged is more likely compared to other settings.Likewise, some of these industries might require you to use certain Test and Tag Colours.įor the most common environments, we recommend the following frequencies: A lot of workplaces and company owners will have different test and tag frequencies because of their own risk management and OHS planning. Just as important, the AS/NZS 3760 standard (Table 4 shown below) should be seen as a minimum test and tag requirement. When understanding the test and tag intervals and how often an electrical appliance should be tested, the main underlying factor is the type of environment that appliance is located in.
Test and Tag Intervals: How often do I Test and Tag?
