What Is Test & Tag?

If you operate a retail store, café, pharmacy, or any shop in Australia, electrical safety should be on your radar.

Test and tag is a process where plug-in electrical appliances are inspected, tested, and labelled with a tag showing when they were checked and when they’re due again. This helps reduce the risk of electrical faults, protects your staff and customers, and ensure your equipment stays reliable.

What Should Be Tested?

Any appliance with a flexible plug and power cord can be tested and tagged. In a retail setting, this might include:

🔌 Cash registers and EFTPOS machines
🔌 Laptops and computer monitors
🔌 Display lighting or extension cords
🔌 Kitchen appliances in staff areas (microwaves, kettles, etc.)
🔌 Vacuum cleaners and cleaning gear
🔌 Power boards and chargers

Testing and tagging helps spot early warning signs like damaged cords, loose wiring, or overheating units — before they cause issues.

How Often Should You Do It?

The frequency is up to you, but most businesses choose to test:

• Annually for general shop equipment
• Every 6 months for items exposed to heat, moisture, or frequent movement (recommended)

Many retail groups align their test & tag with other 6 monthly maintenance schedules for simplicity.

Why Bother With Test & Tag?

Here’s what smart retailers know: small electrical issues can cause big disruptions. Regular testing helps:

⚡ Prevent downtime from faulty gear
⚡ Spot unsafe equipment early
⚡ Extend the life of your devices
⚡ Avoid the scramble when something fails mid-trade
⚡ Build peace of mind for your team

Even brand-new equipment can develop faults over time — test and tag keeps you ahead of the curve.

How Fire Safe ANZ Makes It Easy

We help busy retailers keep things safe and simple with:

✅ Certified technicians who know retail
✅ Fast, no-fuss testing with minimal disruption
✅ Flexible bookings to suit store hours
✅ Digital reports and scheduled reminders
✅ Service across Australia & New Zealand — whether you have one store or 100’s

We take care of the details so you can get back to business.

Ready to Get Started?

If your store equipment hasn’t been tested in the last year — or you’ve expanded, moved, or hired new gear — it might be time for a quick check-in.

📞 Contact us here to schedule a test & tag service or ask any questions. We’re happy to help.