Being a small-business owner comes with some fairly serious risks, which most people are aware of prior to committing themselves. But there is an area of small business that can be overlooked when considering whether or not to invest, and that is electrical equipment safety. Even if you are a seasoned business owner, are you familiar with testing and tagging? If you are familiar with testing and tagging, are you entirely aware of why it matters?
Here are the top 5 reasons why test and tag operations can positively impact and protect your small business:
- It ensures the safety of personnel and equipment
- Computers, laptops, printers, modems and landlines can all fall victim to power surges, as well as faulty power cords and damage, which can result in danger to employees
- It helps you comply with mandatory government guidelines
- Failure to abide by compulsory business regulations will result in hefty fines
- Identify electrical hazards
- The main purpose for test and tag is to have a professional test and tagger inspect and identity any potential electrical hazards, which could lead to harm to employees or expensive fixes for equipment
- A professional test and tagger will help you avoid such costs
- The professional test and tagger can identify hazards and assist you in managing product replacement economically
- It costs money to have equipment out of order, whereas test and tagging will help avoid such pitfalls
- Test & Tag will help prepare for power surges with RCDs
- RCDs, or safety switches, help to protect electrical equipment from fault or failure
- Surge protectors are designed for the worst-case scenario, but even they can be victims of failure
Call Surge Test & Tag today on 1300 178 743 to protect yourself and your electrical equipment from failure or damage. Don’t let your small business fall prey to circumstance.