https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/home daily 1.0 2021-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cbff5a7a9bfe6511bffe64/1630628753221-29KT6LT123OECJ6LPCU9/test+and+tag+Ric.jpg Home - Meet Ric. I’m passionate about keeping workplaces safe and educating our Tasmanian community about the need for regular testing and tagging. When I’m not testing I’m volunteering at the Migrant Resource Centre or playing bass guitar for the band Alien-eX https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/contact-us daily 0.75 2021-09-03 https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/why-test-and-tag daily 0.75 2021-09-03 https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/does-it-apply-to-my-business daily 0.75 2021-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cbff5a7a9bfe6511bffe64/1624761046189-1MUT1QA8Z7TWMX62K5MN/Images.jpg Does it apply to my business? https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/work-health-safety-regulations daily 0.75 2021-09-03 https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/accommodation-testing-and-tagging daily 0.75 2023-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847764497-5VRB0KFO9K6GFADNYCRQ/image-asset.jpeg Accommodation Wherever you are, from Burnie to Flinders Island, everything from fridges to bedside lights to hairdryers in rooms or apartments you need to test and tag every two years. This includes onsite vans, hotels, motels, Airbnb and cabins. In larger facilities, public spaces such as lounge rooms, gymnasiums, restaurants and offices it is recommended to test and tag every year. Commercial kitchens need testing every 12 months. Rental Accommodation? Do you provide plug in equipment such as microwaves or kettles for your tenants? These should be tested also. https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/workshop-garage daily 0.75 2021-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cbff5a7a9bfe6511bffe64/1630633979681-YH0US6WM12IPOY92VP47/test+and+tag+workshop.jpg Workshop / Garage All electrical equipment needs to be tested usually every 6 months unless the environment presents a higher risk, in which case it would be every 3 months. Contact Ric for advice. https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/construction daily 0.75 2021-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cbff5a7a9bfe6511bffe64/1630631257943-0ULDI0KJWYLZV04W653S/test+and+tag+tool.jpg Construction & Trades Even though most tradesmen working on construction sites now use portable battery powered equipment that are not required to be tested, the battery chargers do need to be tested if they are being brought onto a worksite. You need to test and tag all plug-in equipment at 3 monthly to six monthly intervals dependent on the hazards they are exposed to. Ask Ric for advice. Some worksites will test and tag your plug-in equipment every time you attend the site to comply with workplace health and safety. https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/cafes-restaurants daily 0.75 2023-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cbff5a7a9bfe6511bffe64/1630630910795-TJDYMV8W3SJ2UXTUZBOR/test%252Band%252Btag%252Bcafe.jpg Cafes & Restaurants The requirement to test and tag applies to all areas of cafes and restaurants. Public areas of cafes, bars and restaurants should be tested every year. All commercial kitchens need to be tested every 12 months. https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/retail daily 0.75 2021-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cbff5a7a9bfe6511bffe64/1630633882720-4JSQ4AFQA25A8NQ3PFOR/test+and+tag+retail.jpg Retail All shops will have some electrical equipment, eg computers, point of sale registers, back lit advertising signage. These are generally required to be tested every year. https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/office daily 0.75 2021-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cbff5a7a9bfe6511bffe64/1630632255829-G9KTEGB7W47K3ZBILWCJ/test+and+tag+office.jpg Office Equipment in office spaces need to be tested every year. This includes computers, extension cords, phone chargers and any portable electrical appliance. This includes staff kitchen spaces. https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/musicians-performers daily 0.75 2021-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cbff5a7a9bfe6511bffe64/1630629523278-P465IICI13RGWCTVQP12/test+and+tag+musicians.jpg Information for musicians & performers - Why should musicians regularly test and tag their equipment? Venues are now insisting that all music gear you bring in has been tested within the last 12 months. This includes lighting rigs, smoke machines, extension cords and power boards. Ric plays regularly in a band and can provide advice on the requirements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cbff5a7a9bfe6511bffe64/1630629595892-EZ04RXTSA8E6R92EPP75/Test+and+tag+dancers.jpg Information for musicians & performers - Requirements to test and tag in the performing arts The need to test and tag electrical equipment even applies to amateur performers using public venues including hairdryers etc. https://www.tamartestandtag.com.au/hair-beauty daily 0.75 2021-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cbff5a7a9bfe6511bffe64/1630633147574-AV39F3A8TSP486BATANC/test+and+tag+hairdressers.jpg Hair & Beauty Even if you operate your business from home, all equipment must be tested every 12 months. It is common for hairdryers, straighteners and associated equipment to suffer cord damage in their repeated use. Sometimes this damage isn’t visible. Ensure you test and tag your appliances and keep everyone safe.