There are different tools used in the testing of electrical equipment and appliances. Here are some of the commonly used ones. Clamp meters This is a fairly easy to use test tool for measuring current. It combines a basic digital multimeter with a current sensor. As the name suggests, you clamp the hinged jaw of […]
Why should you test and tag? According to the Electrical (Safety) Regulations 2010, a fitting or appliance is deemed to be electrically safe if it has a current tag issued in accordance with AS/NZS 3760. So what is the AS/NZS 3760? AS/NZS 3760 is referred to as the test and tag standard (the full given […]
There is no better time to start your own test and tag business than now. When it comes to potentially dangerous tasks like testing and tagging electrical appliances, people are more likely to outsource rather than DIY. Business owners and company managers also have greater awareness now of their responsibility for ensuring their employees’ safety. […]
When it comes to test and tag, Metrotest have been involved right from the beginning and creating Test and Tag labels is no exception. That is why we thought is was time to shed some light on what you should be getting with your test and tag labels! You’re probably thinking a label is a […]
The new year has just begun and business is getting back underway. This is the perfect time to make sure you have everything sorted for the coming year. Which includes test and tagging your electrical appliances. Getting your appliances tested and tagged will ensure they are in good condition for use throughout the year, and […]
Put simply, earth leakage or ground leakage is electric current that “leaks” to earth or ground via an unintended conductive path – usually through the insulation. When this occurs, a live phase comes in contact with the ground, creating a fault current that’s enough to activate the corresponding circuit breaker. In some cases, it may […]
Although test and tag procedure is not mandatory in New Zealand, it is a useful way for employers to meet the legal requirement of ensuring the safety of all plug-in electrical equipment. Testing and tagging involves two parts: first is a visual inspection to check for any signs of damage, and the next is an […]
Working near electricity or using electrical appliances is dangerous, and accidents such as electrocution or arc flashes can lead to fatal consequences. To ensure a safe workplace, employers are obligated to have electrical appliances on site inspected and labelled properly. As per standards and regulations, all electrical equipment, tools and leads sold in New Zealand […]
Ensuring workplace safety is every employer’s responsibility. In fact, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 requires employers to protect workers by eliminating or minimising risks at work. Electrical testing and tagging is one way to ensure compliance with the Act. It is so cheap and fast that there is no excuse not to […]
The following is taken from an Article by Rainey Collins Lawyers, which discusses employers’ responsibilities with regards to test and tag. It reads: Employers must take all practical steps to ensure the safety of their employees while they are at work. Employers should therefore ‘test and tag’ all electrical appliances or fittings in use, or available […]