Keep your family Safe

Your family should be the most precious people in your life. So why would you not want to keep them safe?. Contrary to what most people think, being at home can be one of the most unsafe areas to be. Every day there are people who are injured or lose their lives at home because of the lack of care taken. Major causes of incidents in the home are from faulty smoke alarms, carbon monoxide leakage, faulty fire extinguishers and faulty electrical appliances. At SafePower we can help to keep you and your family safe by offering the following services.

Fire Extinguisher Testing:

Most people don’t bother to have their extinguishers tested on a regular basis and then when its need the most, find it does not work correctly. Statistics have shown that the majority of homes do not have fire extinguishers and those that do have most likely never had them tested. Portable fire extinguishers are a first-attack fire-fighting appliance and are particularly effective for fire that is in an early stage of growth. Fire extinguishers which comply with Australian Standards should be marked with a classification and rating, determined in accordance with AS/NZS 1850:1997, that indicates the class and size of the fire for which the extinguisher has been tested. Testing of fire extinguishers should be carried out every six months.

An extinguisher should be selected for its capacity to extinguish a perceived type and size of fire relevant to the identified risk. At SafePower Test & Tag Systems our technicians will be able to determine if the correct fire extinguishers are placed in the correct locations of a home. We are able to carry out all tests associated with the above standard. Once the tests have been completed we will then provide:

Records: A maintenance record system shall be provided to the property owner or occupier to sequentially record the maintenance carried out on fire extinguishers.

Reporting: A report including any discrepancy found with the location, type, size, rating or identification mark during servicing shall be provided to the owner of the equipment in writing.

Testing of Home Appliances:

Testing of electrical appliances in the home can help  in preventing accidents happening.  Research has shown that as we move into a disposable society more appliances are becoming faulty. In Australia there is a house fire every 26 minutes with a large percentage of those fires caused by electrical fault from defective appliances. The two headlines below are factual headlines from newspapers from fires that were caused by electrical faults of appliances.

 AN electrical fault is believed to have caused a fire that gutted a house and unit this morning at Kensington Gardens.

An elderly woman is alive thanks to a neighbours’ courage following a house fire in Melbourne’s south-west today.

“Don’t Risk Your Family”

Have Your Appliances tested annually by our competent Technicians

We now have available a home testing program that enables you to have all of your appliances tested annually. To enable rental tenants and home owners to do this we have our own weekly payment program available to approved clients.  

Smoke Alarm Testing in Homes:

Fire Brigade and Fire Investigation  Research Unit indicates that 33% to 50% of all residential house fire fatalities may have been prevented if the homes had working smoke alarms. Statistics compiled from our testing of residential smoke alarms has indicated that 47% of smoke alarms failed to meet compliance with the EPPA and BCA legislations and regulations. Given there is a house fire every 26 minutes in Australia, with most occurring at night resulting in countless deaths and injuries each year, it is simply not worth ignoring fire safety in your home.

As a SafePower Test & Tag Systems service we can test all of your smoke alarms in your home. Our thorough testing process will give you peace of mind.

How we test your smoke alarms:     

• Place dust catching sheet on floor under the smoke alarm.
• Set up a sound level meter 3 meters from smoke alarm location.
• Check smoke alarm location is correct and then press test button to see if it actually works.
• If working, then we check inside the smoke alarm to ensure expiry date is within specs.
• Replace battery and test siren by pressing button, if this meets the minimum 85 decibel reading we will continue to service the alarm, if not we will consult with the client as to the next step.
• Test the smoke alarm using smoke testing equipment.
• Thoroughly clean the inside of the smoke alarm, removing insects, dust and debris.
• Once cleaned and tested close up cover and record results for the client.

 Call us today 0n 1300 760 636 to discuss your in home safety options

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To discharge your duty of care you are required to reduce the risk of electrical shock as far as practicable. One method of achieving this is to ensure your tools, leads and appliances are tested for electrical fault on a regular basis.

In addition to the above, a regular programme of test and tagging electrical tools, leads and appliances:

• Will demonstrate to your employees that you are concerned about their safety
• Will provide you with an Asset Register than can be used in case of theft or for insurance purposes
• May result in lower insurance premiums
• Will increase productivity – tools are maintained in a better condition resulting in less down time from faulty tools

The Australian/New Zealand Standard clearly defines the requirements of routine inspection and testing of in-service electrical equipment.

In-service testing is necessary for the safety of persons using the equipment and for the proper discharge of the obligations of employers and employees, as listed in legislation covering occupational health and safety matters.

The Standard specifies the minimum testing and inspection intervals for electrical equipment. Inspection and testing intervals can range from 3, 6 or 12 months up to 5 years.

Types of appliances that require testing include:

• computers
• monitors
• printers
• photocopiers
• fax machines
• staff kitchen & tea room appliances
• power tools
• extension cords
• power boards
• all double insulated appliances
• audio/visual apparatus
• residual current devices (RCD’s)
• portable airconditioners
• white goods

Any piece of equipment that requires power from a mains source through a powercord with a plug should be tested, Including standard 240V and three phase electrical equipment, tools and appliances.

Every workplace should be safe for everyone working in it. Not only is human life at risk from electrical leakage but property and assets are at risk from electrical fires that could be prevented. SafePower offers you peace of mind with our comprehensive test and tag program.

Some of our services can also be beneficial to the home owner. Are your employees more important than your family just because you have an OH&S obligation?

The following services will provide benefit in the home in terms of health and property protection:

• Electrical testing and tagging of appliances
• Microwave radiation leakage testing
• Smoke detector testing

The SafePower Testing Procedure

Visual Test

Inspect the Appliance for any visual mechanical faults, eg:

• Loose Connections
• Broken Casing / Housing
• Missing Covers etc
• Mechanical type safety guards missing or disabled
• Burnt pieces or burnt smell
• Brush holder caps broken
• Supply lead damaged (max 5m)
• Plug type & condition (moulded or clear type only)
• Missing or illegible name plate (construction tools only)

Extension Leads

• Ensure there are no deep cuts exposing inner wiring and the should not be abraded, twisted or damaged to such an extent that the insulation of the inner cores is visible
• No tape covering and repairs or cuts to the lead
• Ensure the cord has not pulled out of the back of the plug
• Ensure the grip holding the cord into the back of the plug is holding tight
• Ensure the pins of the plug are in good condition
• Plugs must be either Clear or Moulded type
• Ensure correct wires are connected to correct pin / point
• Ensure the length of the extension lead does not exceed the lengths stipulated in the table in the Code of Practice – “maximum length 240 volt cord extension set”

Power Boards

• Ensure casing / housing is not damaged, cracked or broken
• Must incorporate a safety switch (construction sites only)
• Must be of robust construction (construction sites only)
• Safety Switches must be trip tested every month or every three months depending on state laws (construction sites only)
• The warning indication the maximum load to be connected to the device must be intact / visible
• Check that flexible cords are effectively anchored

Power Tools and Plant Equipment

• Ensure there are no deep cuts exposing inner wiring and the should not be abraded, twisted or damaged to such an extent that the insulation of the inner cores is visible
• No tape covering and repairs or cuts to the lead
• Ensure the cord has not pulled out of the back of the plug
• Ensure the grip holding the cord into the back of the plug is holding tight
• Ensure the pins of the plug are in good condition
• Plugs must be either Clear or Moulded type
• Ensure correct wires are connected to correct pin / point.

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