Test & Tag Services

Electrical Safety Testing VIC

At Alive Electrical Contracting, we use cutting-edge technology and align with strict workplace health & safety standards to deliver professional test and tag services across Melbourne and greater Victoria. Our service not only ensures the safety of your people and property but also provides an efficient way to manage and track your electrical assets.

Whether you're running a commercial office, construction site, or industrial facility, we help you meet your legal obligations and reduce the risk of electrical hazards with a comprehensive and fully documented process.

Why Choose Alive Electrical?

Our fully coordinated Test & Tag service ensures:

  • All repairs to damaged electrical fittings are carried out on the spot where possible, and we provide competitive on-the-spot pricing

  • All portable appliances are tested to Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760

  • Equipment is labelled with a bar-coded, dated tag for traceability

  • Immediate safety reports provided on-site

  • All results securely logged in a central digital database

  • You receive asset, compliance, and retest reports via email

  • Automatic scheduling for future inspections and maintenance reminders

We help you remain compliant with Victorian OH&S regulations while avoiding costly breakdowns, fines, or workplace incidents.

Why Test & Tag in Commercial Properties?

As an employer or property manager, you're legally responsible for creating a safe work environment. Testing and tagging is a clear way to demonstrate duty of care by reducing the risk of electrical faults and fire hazards.

Benefits of our test and tag service include:

  • Compliance with WorkSafe Victoria guidance

  • Support for insurance claims and audits

  • Lower risk of injury or damage from faulty equipment

  • Improved asset tracking and scheduled maintenance

  • Potential for reduced insurance premiums

Our master electricians have been providing electrical testing services across Melbourne for over 20 years, ensuring no appliance is overlooked.

Is Test & Tag Legally Required in Victoria?

While testing and tagging isn’t explicitly legislated in Victoria, Section 21 of the OH&S Act 2004 requires all employers to maintain a safe work environment.

WorkSafe Victoria strongly encourages regular inspection and testing of electrical equipment, particularly in high-risk or commercial environments. In the event of a workplace incident, federal guidelines and AS/NZS 3760 will be used to assess compliance.

How Often Should You Test & Tag?

We’ll help you create a custom schedule based on your workplace risk profile and industry regulations. See below recommended frequency for common items:

Item / Environment

Construction & demolition sites

Industrial workplaces

Low-risk commercial offices

Recommended Frequency

Every 3 months

Every 6 months

Every 12–24 months

Our Test & Tag Process

We follow a structured 3-step procedure for every site:

1. Visual Inspection

We identify obvious faults or damage like:

  • Frayed cords, exposed wires, or scorching

  • Damaged plugs or casings

  • Unsafe placement or environmental hazards

2. Electrical Testing

Using certified Portable Appliance Testers (PAT), we assess:

  • Earth continuity

  • Lead polarity

  • Insulation resistance

We also inspect fire safety equipment (blankets and extinguishers) to ensure full workplace safety.

3. Reporting & Recommendations

You’ll receive a clear report for every item tested, outlining:

  • Pass/fail status

  • Safety concerns

  • Recommendations for repositioning or replacing equipment

All records are stored digitally for future reference or audits.