More insights, updates, and case studies from the Liberty Test & Tag team.
One of the biggest misunderstandings in electrical testing is assuming "how many items" equals "how many electrical tests." Detachable leads, IEC cords, and powerboards may each require individual testing under AS/NZS 3760.
Read articleMany businesses aren't sure whether test and tag is mandatory or optional. This article explains what NSW law actually requires, where testing and tagging fits, and when it becomes necessary.
Read articleStandard testing intervals are maximums, not fixed rules. In aged care environments, continuous use and resident vulnerability often require more frequent, risk-based electrical testing.
Read articleMost aged care facilities have their electrical equipment tested on a regular schedule. Tags are updated, records are kept, and on the surface, everything appears compliant. That doesn't always mean the testing reflects how the equipment is actually used.
Read articleIn aged care, electrical safety carries more weight than a typical workplace. Residents may have reduced mobility, cognitive decline, or be affected by medication, and they are not always in a position to recognise or respond to risk.
Read articleFor a lot of businesses, test and tag feels like compliance sticker theatre. But when electrical faults occur, the conversation shifts quickly from "Is this worth it?" to "How do we prove we managed the risk properly?"
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