According to the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 (Qld), as an employer you must regularly inspect and test specified electrical equipment and safety switches in your workplace.

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The requirements for inspecting and testing differ depending on the type of work that is carried out with the electrical equipment.

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For electrical equipment used in construction work, the information for inspecting and testing can be found in the AS/NZS 3012:2010 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites standard.

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For electrical equipment used in the manufacturing, service, office, amusement and rural industries, the information can be found in the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 (Qld).

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Only a person who has experience, qualifications and training (i.e. is competent) should test and tag electrical equipment. The definition of a competent person can be found in the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 (Qld).

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It is also an offence under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) to repair electrical equipment unless you have the appropriate electrical work licence.