The as nzs 3760 2010 standard makes recommendations for electrical testing and tagging frequencies via table 4 a sort of bible for everything test and tag related.
Electrical testing and tagging colours wa.
The nature and frequency of inspection and testing depends on factors such as the type of electrical equipment the operating environment and how it is used see tables 1 and 2.
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This tag must include the date it was checked and when it is due for retesting plus other information.
Non hostile electrical environment requiring visual inspection.
There s also other test and tag colours which can be used orange white black burgundy and grey but they are not used as frequently.
A colour coded system can be used but in most situations is not mandatory.
As part of the test and tagging process a tag displaying the overall pass fail outcome needs to be attached to the appliance.
Tagging a portable site office with a yearly test would be an example of where these other colours might be used.
Electrical exams are administered by psi with testing locations available across the united states.
We recommend that you designate different test tag colours for the various re testing periods and then rotate the colours with each test.
It should be seen at the very least as a minimum requirement for everyone in vic nsw qld wa and sa.
Regular electrical testing and tagging using coloured tags denoting the year of testing must be carried out for the workplace by an authorised competent person.
As a result when it comes time for re testing you ll know immediately which appliances need to be tested.
Any white visual inspection tags are then removed and replaced with the coloured test tag.
Wa rcd testing regulations.
If the tester is a licensed.
Wa electrical safety regulations by environment.
Regulation 3 62 of the osh regulations requires the testing and tagging of portable electrical equipment or a portable rcd on any construction or demolition site to be carried out by a competent person.
This now means that vic nsw sa wa and qld all have the same electrical test and tag colours.
For information on preparing for the exam what to expect when taking the exam testing locations in washington and exam content download the electrical certification candidate information bulletin.
Wa test and tag regulations.
The tester s name must appear on the tag along with the test or re test date as specified in as nzs 3012 2003.
You must pass each section of the examination with a score of 70 or greater.
The most common tag colours people use are red green blue yellow orange white black and burgandy.
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