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Will the testing damage equipment?
No. Testel test engineers are well trained, many are licensed
electricians with many years of experience.
How long will testing take?
Testel staff are full time test engineers and operate efficiently.
Generally, each item will take several minutes to test.
How often should I test equipment?
Where local regulations do not exist the Australian standards
detail the frequencies required. These are found at employer
obligations.
Equipment manufacturers may also specify particular
frequencies of test.
Will I need to turn equipment off?
Generally, equipment will need to be turned OFF prior to testing.
What are the benefits in keeping test
records?
Record keeping provides a number of benefits,
which include:
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Asset tracking of equipment. |
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Demonstrated evidence of compliance. |
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Evidence that the work was undertaken. |
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The ability to forecast testing quantities
and forecast budgets. |
Why should I out-source and not continue
with in-house testing?
Conducting in-house testing is one way of
achieving compliance. There are a number of reasons why companies
out-source there testing:
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Testing is not a core activity. |
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In-house staff do not have the time to
devote to the testing task. |
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There may be no record keeping system in
place. |
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An independent supplier provides a third
party validation. |
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There are numerous scattered sites and
it is not cost effective to travel in-house staff. |
Does the legislation
differ between states in Australia?
Yes, however, business owners and persons in control of workplaces
throughout Australia, have a common duty of care under health
and safety laws to provide safe places of work for their employees.
Specific state or territory requirements exist. Refer
Links to locate specific requirements. The Australian
standards highlight the technical details and provide a uniform
code.
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