AS/NZS 3760:2022 – Electrical Safety Standard
AS/NZS 3760:2022 is an electrical safety standard in Australia that specifies the generally observed safety inspection and maintenance standards. This includes the safety inspection for test and tag of single and polyphase (240v – 415v) portable electrical equipment, and, machinery connected to supply by flexible cord which is currently in-service, returning to service, available for re-sale or hire.
Inspection and retesting intervals can range from daily, monthly, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 2 years and up to 5 yearly testing schedules.
AS/NZS 3760:2022 also includes the inspection and testing specifications for RCD’s.
Victoria Test and Tag Regulations
Manufacturing and Workshops
Test and Tag
- At least 6 monthly by a Competent Person
Fixed RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Commercial Cleaning
Test and Tag
- 6 monthly by a competent person
Fixed RCD Test
- Not Applicable
Portable RCD Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- 3 monthly Operating Time Test
Hostile Operating Environments
(eg Kitchens, Bathrooms, Meeting Rooms – items move regularly)
Test and Tag
- At least 12 monthly by a Competent Person
Fixed RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- 3 monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Non-Hostile Operating Environments
(eg General office areas – items NEVER move)
Test and Tag
- Yearly by a Competent Person
Fixed RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- Yearly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- 3 monthly Push Button test
- Yearly Operating Time Test
Hire Equipment
Test and Tag
To be inspected before each hire and tested and tagged every 3 months
Fixed RCD Test
- Push Button test by hirer prior to hire
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- Push Button test by hirer prior to hire
- 3 monthly Operating Time Test
Construction and Demolition
Test and Tag
- 3 monthly testing by a competent person in accordance with AS/NZS 3012:2010
Fixed RCD Test
- Monthly Push Button test
- Monthly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- Monthly Operating Time Test
Accommodation
Test and Tag
- 2 yearly by a competent person
Fixed RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
Portable RCD Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
New Equipment
Upon entry to service should be inspected for damage and tagged with a New to Service tag indicating it has not been tested and the date it will be tested
Exit & Emergency Light Inspection and Testing
In the event of a serious incident in your workplace, your staff and customers will need to quickly and safely exit a potentially dangerous environment.
It is therefore imperative your emergency and exit lighting systems are functioning correctly and in accordance with AS 2293. In fact, under the Building Code of Australia, all required emergency lighting systems muct comply with AS 2293.1 (Installation Standard).
ATS technicians are trained and qualified to inspect and test your system on a 6 monthly basis in accordance with AS 2293.2 (Inspection and Maintenance Standard) to ensure your system is compliant.
Your comprehensive inspection and test includes the following services:-
- Discharge Test
- Replacement of Tubes and Starters
- Cleaning of Diffusers
At the conclusion of testing, ATS will also provide you with all documentation required under Fire Safety legislation and Essential Safety Measures guidelines, including compliance certificate and completed log book.
Electrical Safety Tips
- Turn off power prior to unplugging or plugging in appliances.
- Plug in and unplug holding the plug securely, not the flexible cord.
- If the plug is tight in the socket, withdraw plug with an up-down motion, not side-to-side.
- Plug in high current items such as those with a heating element into their own wall socket (jugs, kettles, toasters, sandwich toasters, heaters, fan heaters and the like)
- Use a power board with overload and surge protection for low current electronic items only (computers and laptops, LCD and Plasma TVs, DVD/Video players, set top boxes and the like)
- Use one wall socket for each power board
- Install a cover to all unused electrical outlets
- Always use an expert to service any electrical appliances and wiring
- Use an RCD or Safety Switch at all times
- In the event of Electric Shock ALWAYS see your doctor within 24 hours.
Thermal Imaging
Thermal Imaging, or Thermography, is the use of an infrared camera to produce temperature calibrated infrared or heat pictures. Based on these thermal images, analysis by our team of experts will detect the smallest temperature differences which can indicate anomalies and “hot spots” often invisible to the naked eye.
Our experience has shown that equipment and switchboards do not fail quickly or without warning. They fail over time and generate heat through infrared radiation that can be detected through a Thermal Imaging program.
Using the latest in Thermal Imaging technology, ATS technicians will thermally image your switchboards and equipment under load allowing for corrective action to be taken before costly system failures occur.
