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Free test and tag checklist and record sheet (printable PDF). AS/NZS 3760 visual, IR and earth continuity checks for AU/NZ sites. Download free.

Updated 28 Sept 2026

Test & Tag Register - Portable Electrical Equipment

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#Equipment description / Asset IDLocation / RoomClassVisual P/FIR (MΩ)Earth (Ω)Result P/FNext Test DueNotes
e.g.EXC-102Depot A-----10/09/2026Annual service booked
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Tester Sign-off

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Cert. / Licence no.

Date

Supervisor / Client Acknowledgement (optional)

Signature

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Date

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A test and tag checklist records the visual inspection and electrical tests on each portable electrical item: equipment class, insulation resistance and earth continuity readings, pass or fail, and the next test date. Competent testers use it at intervals set by the work environment. Regulation 150 of the model WHS Regulations requires plug-in equipment in hostile operating environments to be regularly inspected and tested by a competent person.

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  • The MapTrack test and tag checklist (AU/NZ) has 9 columns and room for 24 entries. Columns: Equipment description / Asset ID, Location / Room, Class, Visual P/F, IR (MΩ), Earth (Ω), Result P/F, Next Test Due, Notes.
  • AS/NZS 3760:2022 clause 2.2 covers test intervals by environment and equipment type. Construction and demolition sites follow AS/NZS 3012:2019.
  • Regulation 165 of the model WHS Regulations requires all reasonable steps to have RCDs tested regularly by a competent person, and records of non-daily tests.
  • Record actual readings for the tests that apply to each item, such as earth continuity on Class I equipment, not just a tick, plus the instrument's calibration due date.
  • Withdraw an item that fails inspection or testing from service, tag it as unsafe and record the fault (AS/NZS 3760:2022 clause 2.5 covers this action).
  • Queensland does not use Part 4.7 of the WHS Regulation; electrical equipment testing there comes under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 and its regulation.

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What is a test and tag checklist (AU/NZ)?

Test and tag (or portable appliance testing) is the process of inspecting and electrically testing portable electrical equipment to confirm it is safe to use. In Australia and New Zealand, the standard for test and tag is AS/NZS 3760:2022, In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment and RCDs, which superseded the 2010 edition on 24 June 2023. The process involves two stages: a visual inspection (checking the plug, cable, body and previous tag) and electrical testing using a calibrated test instrument (typically insulation resistance, earth continuity and polarity). For construction and demolition sites, AS/NZS 3012:2019 provides additional requirements for electrical installations and equipment.

Passed items receive a tag showing the test date, tester ID and next test due date. Failed items must be taken out of service and tagged accordingly until repaired and retested. Testing must be done by a competent person: the Safe Work Australia code of practice says that includes a licensed or registered electrician, and depending on the state it can also be a licensed electrical inspector or a person who has completed a structured course and been deemed competent in using a pass-fail portable appliance tester. Under regulation 150 of the model WHS Regulations, each test record must show who did the test, the date, the outcome and when the next test is due, and it must be kept until the item is next tested or permanently removed from the workplace or disposed of.

Under the model WHS Regulations, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must manage electrical risks at the workplace (regulation 147) and must ensure that plug-in equipment used where it is likely to be damaged or have its life shortened, for example by moisture, heat, vibration, mechanical damage, corrosive chemicals or dust, is regularly inspected and tested by a competent person (regulation 150). Test and tag programmes are the primary mechanism for meeting this obligation for portable and cord-connected equipment. Maintaining a structured test and tag register also supports incident investigation, insurance claims and regulatory audits by providing a documented history of every inspection and test result linked to each individual asset.

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Benefits of using this test and tag checklist (AU/NZ)

  • Safety: identify faulty electrical equipment before it causes electric shock, fire or injury to workers on site or in the workplace.
  • Compliance: demonstrate due diligence under WHS/OHS legislation and AS/NZS 3760, satisfying your legal obligation to maintain safe electrical equipment.
  • Recordkeeping: keep the record regulation 150 asks for (who tested each item, the date, the outcome and the next test date) until the item is next tested or permanently removed or disposed of.
  • Accountability: link test results to each individual item and each tester by name and certificate number, so responsibility and traceability are clear.
  • Consistency: standardise the inspection and testing process across all testers, sites and contractors, ensuring the same standard is applied everywhere.
  • Insurance and audit evidence: a documented test history for every item supports insurance claims, regulatory audits and incident investigations involving electrical equipment.

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What to include in a test and tag checklist (AU/NZ)

This test and tag checklist (AU/NZ) covers 7 key areas:

  • Tester & site details: company, site/location, test date, retest frequency, tester name and certificate/licence number, test instrument make/model and calibration due date.
  • Visual inspection reference: a compact checklist reminding testers what to inspect visually before testing each item: plug, flex/cable, equipment body, switches/controls, earth pin (Class I) and previous tag removal.
  • Test register table (24 items, 2 pages): per item: equipment description/asset ID, location, equipment class (I/II/III), visual inspection result (P/F), insulation resistance reading (MΩ), earth continuity reading (Ω), overall pass/fail result, next test due date, and notes.
  • Test limits reference: the tests for each equipment class (protective earth continuity for Class I, insulation resistance or leakage current, polarity on cord sets with rewireable plugs, and visual inspection), with space to record the pass values from AS/NZS 3760:2022.
  • Failed/non-conforming items table: record faults, action taken and who cleared the item.
  • Declaration: statement that tests were conducted by a competent person using a calibrated instrument, with failed items taken out of service.
  • Signatures: tester signature, print name, certificate/licence number and date; plus an optional supervisor/client acknowledgement.

How to use this test and tag checklist (AU/NZ)

  1. Confirm your test instrument is within its calibration date and set up per the manufacturer's instructions.: Check the calibration sticker or certificate for the test instrument before starting. If the calibration has expired, do not proceed. Set the instrument to the correct test mode for the equipment class being tested.
  2. Fill in the tester and site details at the top of the register (company, site, date, retest frequency, tester name and cert number, instrument details).: Record the retest frequency for the site environment (for example, 3 months for portable equipment on construction sites, 6 months in factories and workshops, and 12 months where equipment is flexed in normal use or used in a hostile environment, per the SafeWork SA guidance tables). Include your certificate or licence number and the test instrument make, model and calibration due date.
  3. For each item: perform a visual inspection using the reference checklist on page 1. If the item fails visually, do not test it electrically - mark it Fail, tag it out-of-service and record the fault.: Check the plug for cracked or bent pins, the cable for cuts or joins, the equipment body for damage, and the earth pin (Class I). Remove the previous test tag. If any visual defect is found, record the fault and do not proceed to electrical testing.
  4. If the visual inspection passes, conduct the electrical tests appropriate to the equipment class: insulation resistance (IR) test and earth continuity test (Class I only). Record the actual meter readings in the register.: For Class I equipment, test protective earth continuity first, then insulation resistance (or leakage current). For Class II equipment, run the insulation test only. Compare each reading with the pass value in AS/NZS 3760:2022 and record the exact meter reading, not just pass or fail.
  5. Determine the overall result (Pass or Fail) by comparing readings against the test limits reference (AS/NZS 3760). Record the result and next test due date in the register.: Compare each reading against the test limits table for the equipment class. Record the overall pass or fail result and calculate the next test due date based on the retest frequency for the site environment.
  6. Attach the appropriate tag: a pass tag showing the test date, tester ID and next retest date; or an out-of-service tag for failed items.: Apply the pass tag securely to the equipment plug or cable. For failed items, attach a clearly visible out-of-service tag and remove the equipment from the work area to prevent accidental use.
  7. Complete the declaration, sign, and keep the test register at least until each item is next tested or permanently removed or disposed of (regulation 150 of the model WHS Regulations).: Sign the declaration confirming tests were conducted by a competent person using calibrated instruments. Retain the register as a permanent record. File the register with your electrical safety documentation for audit and regulatory purposes.

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How often should you complete this checklist?

How often equipment is tested depends on the environment and the state or territory you work in. Safe Work Australia's model code of practice says that, as a general rule, electrical equipment used in higher risk operating environments should be tested at least once every 12 months, and that more frequent testing may be prudent for manufacturing and workshop equipment (for example every 6 months), commercial cleaning equipment (every 6 months) and hire equipment (every 3 months); it also says hire equipment should be inspected at the start of each hire. SafeWork SA's guidance table, which points to AS/NZS 3760:2022, lists 6 months for factories and workshops, 12 months where equipment or its cord is flexed in normal use or used in a hostile environment, and 5 years where it is not flexed, not open to abuse and not in a hostile environment.

Construction and demolition sites follow AS/NZS 3012:2019, which regulation 163 of the model WHS Regulations makes mandatory for a business carrying out construction work. Regulator summaries of that standard give 3 months for portable equipment, a push-button test on portable RCDs every day they are in use, and an operating time test on portable RCDs every 3 months. WorkSafe Queensland publishes maximum intervals by type of work under the Electrical Safety Regulation 2026. Where equipment moves between environments, apply the shorter interval, and check AS/NZS 3760:2022 and your regulator's current guidance before you set the retest date.

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Frequently asked questions

Test and tag (also called portable appliance testing or PAT testing) is the process of visually inspecting and electrically testing portable electrical equipment to confirm it is safe to use. In Australia and New Zealand, the standard is AS/NZS 3760:2022, In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment and RCDs, which covers inspection and tests such as earth continuity, insulation, leakage current and RCD tripping times. Testing must be performed by a competent person, typically a licensed electrician or someone trained and authorised to inspect and test electrical equipment.

It depends on the environment and your state or territory. Safe Work Australia's code of practice says equipment used in higher risk environments should, as a general rule, be tested at least every 12 months, and that more frequent testing may be prudent for manufacturing and workshop equipment and commercial cleaning equipment (for example every 6 months) and hire equipment (every 3 months). Regulator summaries of AS/NZS 3012 give 3 months for portable equipment on construction and demolition sites. WorkSafe Queensland publishes its own maximum intervals, so check AS/NZS 3760:2022 and your regulator's current guidance.

Yes. Digital test and tag records on phone or tablet keep evidence, test results and reminders attached to each asset. MapTrack lets you track test and tag compliance per asset, receive alerts when retests are due, view the full testing history per item, and attach evidence to each asset record. Book a demo to see how.

The pass values are set in AS/NZS 3760:2022, which replaced the 2010 edition on 24 June 2023, so read them from the current standard rather than an older chart. WorkSafe ACT lists the tests: protective earth continuity for Class I equipment, power boards and cord sets, an insulation test by insulation resistance or leakage current, and a polarity check on cord sets with rewireable plugs. If an item fails, the model WHS Regulations require it to be disconnected and not reconnected until it's repaired or tested and found safe.

A competent person. Under the model WHS Regulations that means someone who has acquired, through training, qualification or experience, the knowledge and skills to do the task, and Safe Work Australia's code of practice says it includes a licensed or registered electrician. Depending on the state, the tester could be a licensed electrician, a licensed electrical inspector, or a person who has completed a structured course and been deemed competent in using a pass-fail portable appliance tester. In Queensland, only a person appointed as competent by their employer can test and tag.

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Attach a clearly visible out-of-service tag and move the item out of the work area so nobody uses it by accident. Record the fault, the action taken and who cleared the item in the failed items table. An item that fails the visual inspection is not tested electrically at all. It stays out of service until it has been repaired and passes a retest, or until it is disposed of.

Under regulation 150 of the model WHS Regulations, keep each test record until the item is next tested, or until it is permanently removed from the workplace or disposed of. The record must show who did the test, the date, the outcome and when the next test is due. Many businesses keep the register permanently anyway, because a full history per item helps with incident investigations, insurance claims and audits.

Applicable regulatory standards

This template is a starting point. Check the current requirements that apply to your equipment, work and location. The template alone does not establish compliance.

  • In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment and RCDs

    Edition: AS/NZS 3760:2022 (incl. Amd 1:2022)

    Sets the test intervals, tester competence, inspection and test method, action on failed items and the records this register captures.

    • 2.2: Frequency of inspection and tests of electrical equipment and RCDs
    • 2.3: Competence of the person carrying out inspection and testing
    • 2.4: Inspection and testing of electrical equipment and RCDs
    • 2.5: Action to take on equipment as a result of inspection and testing
    • 2.6: Documentation of inspection and test results

    Standards Australia and Standards New ZealandSold by the publisher

  • Model Work Health and Safety Regulations

    Edition: Model WHS Regulations as at 5 December 2025 (cited within as the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011)

    Sets the duty to inspect and test plug-in equipment and RCDs. Queensland does not use Part 4.7; its electrical safety law applies instead.

    • reg 147: A PCBU must manage electrical risks at the workplace in line with Part 3.1.
    • reg 150: Plug-in electrical equipment used in hostile operating environments must be regularly inspected and tested by a competent person.
    • reg 165: All reasonable steps must be taken to have residual current devices tested regularly by a competent person; records of non-daily tests are kept until the next test or removal.

    Safe Work Australia (drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel's Committee)

  • Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites

    Edition: AS/NZS 3012:2019 (incl. Amd 1:2020)

    Sets verification intervals, RCD tests and records for electrical equipment on construction and demolition sites.

    • 3.4: Verification of RCDs on site
    • 3.9: Documentation of site verification results

    Standards Australia and Standards New ZealandSold by the publisher

  • Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace

    Edition: October 2018 version

    Safe Work Australia's model Code on managing electrical risks, including inspecting and testing electrical equipment.

    Safe Work Australia

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