Do you charge your phone in the office with a cord? In the office kitchen this morning, did you boil the kettle or brew coffee? Was the TV on yesterday in reception? Do you use electrical devices at work? Do you spend all day at a computer? Do you use a scanner or printer? Have …
Whether you run a small or big business, testing and tagging your electrical equipment is imperative. Test and tag is important not only for the safety of your employees, but for the longevity of your business’s equipment. Booking in regular inspections could save you a great deal of money on avoidable repairs or expensive new …
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Failure to test and tag the electrical equipment for your business is extremely dangerous and poses a very real threat of life and death for anyone who steps foot on the premises.For example, if you own a grocery store and fail to have your electrical equipment inspected, you are posing a risk to your customers. …
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Most people are aware of the many different aspects of running a small business before making the commitment. Electrical equipment safety is one aspect of small business that is sometimes forgotten when deciding whether or not to invest. Are you comfortable with your understanding of testing and tagging, even if you have experience running a …
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Managing a business in New Zealand comes with a range of obligations, but first and foremost is prioritising the safety of anyone your business deals with. Whether that means your employees or your clients and customers, all business owners and managers have a responsibility of providing a safe environment. But what constitutes a safe environment …
Between the years 2020 and 2021, the New South Wales Royal Fire Service attended 22,885 fires state-wide. It was the worst bushfire season that NSW had recorded, costing $1.88 billion in insurance claims and destroying 2448 homes. Most Australians can recall that horrific period in 2020, the Black Summer period, and shudder at the thought …
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Why does your home or place of business need an RCD (Residual Current Device)? Safety switches, also referred to as RCDs, can be the difference between life and death. While equipment is plugged into power, they keep an eye on the current flowing via the active and neutral wires. Before the user can be hurt, …
If you are running a business, whether it is in construction or a simple office building, you will need to follow certain test and tag regulations for your electrical appliances. AS/NZS 3760 is the Australian Standard that covers the test and tag industry, and the regulations your business needs to be aware of. Each state …
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