Victoria Test and Tag Regulations
Manufacturing and Workshops
- At least 6 monthly by a Competent Person
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Hostile Operating Environments
(eg Kitchens, Bathrooms, Meeting Rooms – items move regularly)
- At least 12 monthly by a Competent Person
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
- 3 monthly Push Button test
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
Non-Hostile Operating Environments
(eg General office areas – items NEVER move)
- 5 yearly by a Competent Person
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
- 3 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
Commercial Cleaning
- 6 monthly by a competent person
- Not Applicable
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- 3 monthly Operating Time Test
Hire Equipment
To be inspected before each hire and tested and tagged every 3 months
- Push Button test by hirer prior to hire
- 12 monthly Operating Time Test
- Push Button test by hirer prior to hire
- 3 monthly Operating Time Test
Accommodation
- 2 yearly by a competent person
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
- 6 monthly Push Button test
- 2 yearly Operating Time Test
Construction and Demolition
- 3 monthly testing by a competent person in accordance with AS/NZS 3012:2010
- Monthly Push Button test
- Monthly Operating Time Test
- Daily or before each use Push Button test
- Monthly Operating Time Test
New Equipment
Upon entry to service should be inspected for damage and tagged with a New to Service tag indicating it has not been tested and the date it will be tested
Applicable legislation
Worksafe - 12 Ways to Make Small Business Safer
Worksafe Electrical Safety Guidance
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Electricity Safety (Equipment) Regulations 1999
Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 1999
Energy Safe Victoria - Regular Checking of Electrical Equipment
Identifying Faulty Portable Electrical Tools and Equipment
Electrical Safety in Hospitals
