Safety Switches, or Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are designed to save lives. They operate by tripping (cutting the electricity supply) when an electrical current imbalance is detected.

Where an imbalance occurs, it is possible for the current to flow through a person touching the faulty appliance causing an electric shock. It is imperative therefore that the RCD trips and trips within the required time. You should ensure that you conduct regular RCDs testing in accordance with your industries and state based regulations.

Usually electrical shocks occur from faulty appliances and leakages in the power circuit, which is why electrical testing and tagging in conjunction with an RCD testing is such a valuable precautionary process.

In addition to regular testing and tagging, RCD’s help to further minimise the risk of injury or death from an electrical shock. This makes RCD testing really important part of ensuring electrical safety in the work place or domestic premises.

Jim’s Test & Tag  service can make sure your RCD is in proper working order, so that should any electrical accidents occur, you have done all you can to reduce the potential of injury or death.

It is imperative that RCD’s are checked on a regular basis with professional RCD testing, to ensure they are in proper working order as prescribed in AS/NZS 3760:2010.

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