WORKPLACE SAFETY INSPECTION SCHEDULE
WORKPLACE
Workplaces must be regularly monitored through workplace safety inspections which include mandatory electrical
equipment tag checking with a frequency which is determined by assessing the risk of equipment damage in different
types of workplace and classifying the host electrical environment in accordance with AS/NZS 3760. This notice
specifies last and next scheduled dates. Following inspections, replace this colour poster with one bearing the next
scheduled inspection date. Copy reports to your local Health and Safety Committee.
ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENT CLASSIFICATION / EQUIPMENT TEST FREQUENCY
Residual Current Device (RCD) testing: Supply circuits with integral RCD protection are tested for response time according to a schedule
which is conducted by Facilities Management.
Portable socket outlet assembly (overload protection / RCD box): Response time must be checked during testing and tagging operations.
Competent persons are qualified electricians or others who have undertaken a certified training course which qualifies them to use electrical
test equipment commonly known as a PAT tester.
Please
check
one box
DETERMINATION OF ELECTRICAL
ENVIRONMENT
ALL equipment connected
to a supply not protected
by an RCD
CONSTRUCTION SITE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
(Refer to AS/NZS 3012)
HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT - equipment will be
subjected to operating conditions which may
result in damage or physical abuse with a
reduction in lifespan. Examples include use in
a workshop, vibration, dirty or dusty, wet, hot
surfaces or cables near heat sources, risk of
chemical damage (i.e. corrosive, flammable,
oxidising), other harsh conditions where cables
could be damaged (Refer to AS/NZS 3760)
Portable equipment connected to an RCD
protected supply (i.e. computers, printers, tools
and other non-fixed items)
COMPETENT PERSON
USER / OPERATOR
ELECTRICAL TEST and Tag every 3 months with the
If power outlet or
required coloured tag in accordance with AS/NZS 3012 the equipment has
and WorkSafe requirements.
an RCD test button
push to check its
function daily.
COMPETENT PERSON
COMPETENT PERSON
ELECTRICAL TEST every
6 months.
ELECTRICAL TEST
every 12 months.
Apply coloured tag
according to this annual
schedule for electrically
hostile environments:
2017 GREEN
2018 BLUE
2019 YELLOW
2020 RED
NON-HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT - dry, clean,
well-organised, free of operating conditions
that may result in damage to electrical
equipment or flexible supply cords
(Refer to AS/NZS 3760)
USER / OPERATOR
USER / OPERATOR
Monitor all electrical equipment and supply cords
during 12 monthly workplace inspections.
If power outlet or
the equipment has
an RCD test button
push to check its
function every 3
months.
SAFETY INSPECTION SCHEDULE
LAST INSPECTION
NEXT INSPECTION
MONTH
YEAR
MONTH
YEAR
This schedule will be reviewed upon changes to the workplace or operating conditions:
AREA SUPERVISOR NAME:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
PRINT THIS POSTER IN COLOUR THEN DISPLAY IN A PROMINENT POSITION TO ENSURE THIS MONITORING PLAN IS FOLLOWED
Workplace safety inspection schedule
Published: January 2017
Version 2.2