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Test & Tag Compliance Guide
In Australia, any electrical equipment with a plug used in the workplace must be regularly tested and tagged to meet safety standards and legal obligations under AS/NZS 3760.
The required frequency of testing depends on both the type of equipment and the environment it’s used in. For example, tools on construction sites need testing every 3 months, while office computers may only need testing every 5 years.
Below is a handy guide to help you understand what needs testing—and how often.
Construction, Mining & Demolition
Drills, grinders, extension leads, RCDs, portable tools
Every 3 months
Factories, Workshops, and Manufacturing
Air compressors, welders, forklifts, power tools
Every 6 months
Office Equipment (non-hostile environment)
Computers, printers, photocopiers, monitors, chargers
Every 5 years
Kitchen & Appliance Use (low-risk areas)
Microwaves, kettles, toasters, fridges
Every 12 months
Service & Office Environments
Vacuum cleaners, fans, phone chargers, AV gear
Every 12 months
Portable RCDs (Residual Current Devices)
Safety switches used on-site
Every 3–6 months
(depending on environment)
3 Phase Equipment
Industrial machinery, large appliances
Every 6 or 12 months
(depending on environment)
Hostile Environments
Any equipment exposed to dust, moisture, heat, or mechanical damage
Every 6 months
(or more frequently if needed)