AS/NZS3760 :2010 – Electrical Safety Standard – Call 1300 874 353
AS/NZS 3760:2010 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 3 phase (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/NZS3760 :2010 also includes the inspection and testing specifications for RCD’s, this only means the requirements are defined, but an Electrician is still required as other issues need to managed as a result of the testing.
Exclusions
The following items are excluded from the recommendations of this Standard:-
Fixed or “hard wired” items
Items at a height exceeding 2.5mtrs
Items which need to be dismantled to establish safety of operation
Demonstration items, sample items or new stock in a retail or warehouse outlet
Testing Required
Under the standard, the following basic tests may be conducted on each appliance:
Visual inspection
Insulation resistance
Earth continuity
Polarity
Earth leakage
Record Keeping
The standard requires the following record keeping establishing the history of tests:
A test tag attached to each item indicating date, item, person performing the test, and status (pass/fail) of test, along with the retest date
An asset register and historical record of all test items and test results
A record of results including faulty item and repair action
This table 4 from AS/NZS3760 :2010 will help understand how often you need to test and tag
See this link table 4 special non cs
Source: AS/NZS3760 :2010 In Service Safety Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
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