Test and Tag Dunedin

Our Dunedin test and tag service covers the inspection, electrical testing, tagging and recording of portable workplace equipment. Each item receives the tests appropriate to its equipment class and construction.

The service includes:

• Visual inspection: We check plugs, flexible cords, casings and connections for damage, overheating, exposed wiring or unauthorised repairs.
• Electrical testing: A portable appliance tester is used to complete tests such as earth continuity, insulation resistance, leakage current or polarity where applicable.
• Equipment tagging: Items that pass are labelled with their testing details and next scheduled test date.
• Failed-item identification: Equipment that does not pass is clearly identified and recorded. Learn what happens when an appliance fails a test and tag.
• Testing records: You receive a report showing the equipment tested, its location, the result and relevant testing dates.
• Future reminders: We can remind you when equipment is approaching its next scheduled test date.

Appliance testing in Dunedin can cover power tools, extension leads, power boards, computers, printers, kitchen appliances and cleaning equipment. Pricing depends on the number and type of items, workplace access and whether testing is required across multiple areas.

Request a quote for your Dunedin workplace.

New Zealand businesses must ensure their electrical equipment is safe to use and maintained in a safe condition. Routine testing and tagging is not mandatory in every workplace, but it is a practical way to identify faults, manage electrical risks and maintain clear equipment records.

The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) should determine how frequently equipment requires attention based on how it is used and the environment in which it operates. Appliances used outdoors, in damp conditions, on construction sites or in busy workshops may require more frequent inspection than equipment kept in a low-risk office.

Where testing and tagging is used, AS/NZS 3760:2022 provides a recognised framework for visual inspections, electrical testing, equipment tagging and record keeping. Testing should be performed by someone with the knowledge and practical skills to complete the work correctly. Electrical repairs, however, must be carried out by an appropriately licensed electrical worker.

WorkSafe New Zealand’s testing and tagging guidance explains that a test reflects an appliance’s condition at the time it is inspected. It does not guarantee that the appliance will remain safe until its next test. Workers should continue checking plugs, leads and appliances for visible damage between scheduled inspections.

Clear testing records help Dunedin businesses demonstrate how electrical risks are being managed and what action was taken when unsafe equipment was identified.

Booking test and tag services for your Dunedin workplace is straightforward. Contact The Local Guys Test and Tag with your location, business type and an approximate number of electrical items requiring testing. We will then discuss the job and arrange a suitable appointment.

Before the technician arrives:

• Gather portable appliances, power tools, extension leads and power boards that need testing.
• Make sure equipment and relevant work areas are accessible.
• Let us know about site inductions, restricted areas or preferred service times.
• Provide any existing equipment register or previous testing records, if available.

Our technician will visually inspect and electrically test the applicable equipment, attach a tag showing the result and record the testing details. Any item that fails will be clearly identified so it can be removed from use and assessed for repair or replacement.