It may feel like a colossal task to have contractors come in to disrupt your office. Like any task, Fire Extinguisher & Fire Blanket Testing takes coordination and experience to make sure that it is completed quickly and efficiently with minimal disturbance to your normal workflow.
Whether it be coming in to meet your operational needs, or simply making sure that your tester and tagger is friendly and polite, Asset Test & Tag has you covered.
We pride ourselves on being Adelaide’s all-round friendliest test and tag company.
The last thing you want is a surly or grumpy tester coming into your store and being disruptive.
We know this. You know this. Your brand’s reputation is built upon creating a vibrant and friendly atmosphere for your customers. Our reputation is built upon helping businesses remain compliant, keep their staff and customers safe, but not have to experience any real interruption to their day.
We pride ourselves on being Adelaide’s all-round friendliest test and tag company.
The last thing you want is for someone to come into your workshop or factory and just get in the way. We know this. You know this.
Half of our clients are in the industrial and manufacturing sector, so we know a thing or two about working with existing production schedules. If there are no alternatives, we can even come in after-hours or on weekends to make sure that you don’t have to come to a grinding halt whilst we keep you compliant with WHS regulations.
We pride ourselves on being Adelaide’s least disruptive testing and tagging company!
We have great experience in working within the Medical and Allied Health practices. The last thing you want is to have someone come in and have no idea how a medical practice operates.
We also understand that there is often a higher degree of privacy needed within your practice, which is why we offer an out-of-hours service. By being available outside of standard business hours, we know that we can be as least disruptive as physically possible.
We pride ourselves on being Adelaide’s all-round friendliest test and tag company.
It’s crucial that all fire extinguishers and fire blankets in your business stay compliant. By having them tested by one of our technicians it also ensures that you have the right equipment to protect yourself in case of an emergency.
We are Adelaide’s friendliest test and tag company. We follow a streamlined process of inspecting and securing all fire safety equipment.
You must maintain fire extinguishers and fire blankets in good condition to abide by WHS legislation. Fire extinguishers must be inspected by a trained technician to make sure they are in good working order.
Fire extinguishers and Fire Blankets are your first line of defence in case of a fire emergency. Non-compliant with Australia’s fire safety standards can incur penalties.
You don’t have to wait for such a time that non-compliance sneaks up on you. We can take this burden off your shoulders and do the necessary testing and tagging for your business to have all safety measures in place.
It takes concerted effort to get all safety systems in place within your premises. Our team follows a dedicated process to make testing and tagging seamless and hassle-free as possible.
Here’s an overview of what our friendly technicians will do at your location.
We at Asset Test and Tag will inspect all your fire extinguishers and fire blankets for any use or damage. This way you can be assured that your fire extinguishers will do the job they are intended for in case of an emergency.
We have the knowledge in place to recommend the most appropriate fire extinguishers and fire blankets for the risk factors we can see in your area.
Even if a fire extinguisher has not been used, all cylinders require pressure testing every 5 years. If used since the last test they need to be refilled or replaced.
During the inspection, we ensure that the extinguisher or fire blanket is in serviceable condition for it to pass the safety check.
Before applying service tags to fire extinguishers and fire blankets, we make sure that it checks out all items in our list. All parts of the fire extinguisher or fire blanket should be in excellent condition for it to pass the safety check.
Fire extinguisher and fire blanket testing is recorded on the metal tag attached to the unit.
There’s an inspection of all fire extinguishers every 6 months.
Our team at Asset Test and Tag is knowledgeable about how often you should test certain fire extinguishers. Our systems also give us an alert when your tags are about to expire, and we will give you an update before the due date.
We will inform you about the fire extinguisher and fire blankets:
– Tag’s date of expiry
– The estimated cost of servicing
– Arranging a convenient schedule of testing and tagging for your business.
We have a strong commitment for all Adelaide businesses to have the best possible safety systems in place. We are proactive in going above and beyond testing and tagging.
Our friendly team is always there to cover all bases in getting your business safe, secure, and compliant with the law. Get your fire extinguishers and fire blankets tested and tagged now if they are past their retest date!
Need other appliances to get tested? Check out our Guide on Testing Periods
Getting stumped? Check out the section below for the answers to the typical questions we’ve encountered from our clients over the years.
Generally, it will take approximately 5-10minutes to correctly test and tag each item.
As we move through your premises our testing should not impact on the operation of your business.
We have the ability of taking Visa or MasterCard payments on the day. Our preferred method of payment is from Electronic Funds Transfers.
Checking the signage, service history, location, general condition, any external damage, contents of the Fire Extinguisher or Fire Blanket.
AS1851-2012 enables persons responsible for Fire Extinguisher and Fire Blanket equipment in the workplace to instigate an inspection and testing programme to achieve that aim. It also enables persons undertaking the inspection and testing to carry out the task in a safe and effective manner. This standard defines the In-service safety inspection and testing of Fire Extinguisher and Fire Blanket. It defines the minimum inspection and testing intervals. Click on the ‘Test Period’ link at the bottom of this page for more information.
If any Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets we test is found to be faulty we tag it with a ‘Failed’ tag.
At the conclusion of the testing the responsible person in the workplace will be advised of the faulty equipment that was taken out of. It will be then up to this person to decide whether the faulty item is to be repaired or discarded.
Some minor repairs can be provided by Asset Test and Tag on site to enable the faulty item to be put back into service
As the Fire Extinguisher contains chemicals or a gas at pressure, the only way the integrity of the Fire Extinguisher can be checked is by subjecting it to a hydrostatic pressure test.
The Australian Standard states that only a competent person who has the knowledge and training can undertake the testing.
We have a minimum charge of $120 (plus GST) per service.
Our charges are based on the number and type of tests that are done. As the scope of the job grows generally the charges reduce when there is a high quantity of tests involved.
After discussing your needs, we may decide to do a site inspection prior to providing the quote, this way we get the opportunity to see if there is any additional work in providing the service – this way there are no surprises for either party.
When the service is provided in a remote location we reserve to right to charge a surcharge.
Generally, we are booked up to a month in advance, depending upon the scope of the service we may be able to slip your job into our schedule within the month.
This is how some of our clients feels after working with us.
Putting our trust in Asset Test & Tag has allowed us to run our business confidently in the knowledge that we are always complaint. Their diligent service and flexibility makes it all too easy.
Hallmark Commercial
We have been using Asset Test & Tag for more than five years. They are a local South Australian business where John and his team always deliver quality service and a great customer experience.
Manager, Corporate Services
Asset Test and Tag has made compliance with testing easy. Where we used to worry that tools and machinery were compliant, now don’t even think about it. It’s like it just happens in the background. No worries, no inconvenience and fully compliant. It’s a no brainer. Thanks John and team
Director Comace
When our Test and Tag fell through, they came to our rescue. John rearranged his schedule so he could fit us in and get us compliant before our Accreditation Day. I’m so grateful for their help and high level of service.
Pharmacist
C & E Stainless Steel
