Farms & orchards
Shed power boards, extension leads, workshop tools, pump-shed appliances and irrigation control gear that plugs in.
Test & tag · Mildura & Sunraysia
Electrical test and tag in Mildura and Sunraysia
Inspection, testing and tagging of in-service plug-in electrical equipment for farms, packhouses, workshops, offices and regional businesses — with a digital register and a report you can actually use.
Verified competency. Bluesky Safety has completed certification and competency training for the inspection, testing and tagging of in-service plug-in electrical equipment. Under Victorian occupational health and safety practice, a competent person is someone who has acquired the knowledge and skills to carry out a particular task through training, qualification or experience. Competency is task-specific — one course does not authorise every type of inspection.
Who it's for
Workplaces we test across the district
If it plugs into a socket and your team uses it, it is likely in scope.
Packhouses & produce operations
Portable equipment around grading lines, cool rooms, QA benches, crib rooms and office areas.
Workshops & transport depots
Battery chargers, grinders, drills, work lights, welders with plug-in supply leads and bench appliances.
Offices & retail
Computers, monitors, printers, kettles, microwaves, heaters, fans and the leads and boards behind desks.
Accommodation providers
Appliances and leads in seasonal worker accommodation, kitchens, laundries and common rooms.
Labour hire & construction support
Portable equipment taken between host sites, where host employers ask for current test records.
The process
How a test and tag visit runs
Structured, documented and planned around your working day.
- 1
Scope and register
We agree what is in scope, walk the site with you and build (or update) an equipment register so nothing is missed and nothing is double-handled.
- 2
Visual inspection
Each item is checked for damage to plugs, sockets, leads, cord anchorages, guards and casings. Many faults are found here, before any instrument is used.
- 3
Electrical testing
Testing appropriate to the equipment class using calibrated test equipment, following the procedures in the applicable standard for in-service equipment.
- 4
Tagging pass and fail
Items that pass are tagged with the test date, tester and next-check reference. Failed items are tagged out and separated so they are not picked up and used.
- 5
Isolate and report failures
Failed items are removed from service and listed for your decision — repair by an appropriately licensed person, replace, or retire.
- 6
Register, report and next due
You receive a digital asset register and a plain-English report with results at item level, plus a suggested next-check window based on your environment and use.
In scope
Common items we inspect, test and tag
Plug-in equipment only — the things your crew picks up, moves and plugs in every day.
- Extension leads and portable power boards
- Portable power tools (drills, grinders, saws, blowers)
- Battery chargers and plug-in work lights
- Office and IT equipment, monitors, printers, shredders
- Kitchen and crib-room appliances (kettles, urns, microwaves as plug-in appliances)
- Workshop and packhouse plug-in equipment, fans, heaters, vacuums
- Plug-in equipment in accommodation, laundries and amenities
Anything outside plug-in in-service equipment is referred on — see the licensing boundary below.
Why businesses use us
Testing that fits the season, not the other way around
Less disruption
We work around harvest windows, shifts and packing runs — early starts and staged areas rather than shutting the site down.
Records you can find
A digital register with results at item level, so you are not hunting through a folder when a host or auditor asks.
Asset-level results
You can see exactly which items failed, where they were, and what was done about them.
Practical scheduling
A next-check plan that reflects your environment and how the equipment is actually used.
Regional and agricultural experience
Dusty sheds, wet packing floors, seasonal crews and shared sites are the conditions we work in every week.
How often should equipment be tested?
How often equipment needs re-testing depends on the environment it is used in, how the equipment is used, the level of risk, manufacturer guidance and the applicable standards. We will not quote a single interval for every workplace — we help you set a schedule that reflects your conditions, and we point you to authoritative sources so you can check it.
For general electrical safety duties in Victorian workplaces, see WorkSafe Victoria — electrical safety. Links are provided as factual references, not endorsements.
What test and tag does not cover
- Fixed wiring, switchboards, outlets and hard-wired equipment
- Installation, alteration, disconnection or reconnection work
- Electrical repairs, and issuing Certificates of Electrical Safety
- RCD operating-time (trip-time) testing and RCD installation work where licensing is required
- Microwave radiation leakage testing
- Emergency and exit lighting electrical work, and fire equipment maintenance or certification
- Statutory sign-off, inspection certificates or engineering certification of plant
Bluesky Safety is not a licensed electrician, Registered Electrical Contractor, licensed electrical inspector, fire engineer or accredited certification body. Our electrical work is limited to the inspection, testing and tagging of in-service plug-in electrical equipment within our verified competency and the applicable procedures and standards. Fixed wiring, switchboards, installation work, disconnection or reconnection, repairs, Certificates of Electrical Safety and other prescribed electrical work are carried out by, or referred to, an appropriately licensed electrician or Registered Electrical Contractor.
Licensing boundaries for electrical workers are set out by Energy Safe Victoria. Essential safety measures are covered by the Victorian Building and Plumbing Commission.
Test and tag is one part of what we do. Most clients come to us for workplace safety services and ongoing compliance support. Looking at other inspection types? See how we handle workplace equipment inspections and competency verification.
Service areas
Mildura base, Sunraysia coverage
We are based in Mildura and travel across the district. Areas further out are by arrangement.
- Mildura
- Irymple
- Red Cliffs
- Merbein
- Wentworth
- Gol Gol
- Buronga
- Robinvale
- Ouyen
FAQ
Test and tag questions
Appointment request
Ask for a test and tag scope
Tell us roughly how many plug-in items you have and where they live. We'll confirm availability — this is a request, not a confirmed booking.
Information on this site is general in nature. Workplace health and safety duties depend on your specific workplace, risks, activities and the law in force at the time. Bluesky Safety provides practical support and does not guarantee compliance or regulatory outcomes. See our privacy policy for how enquiry details are handled.