We have carried out our Inspection & Testing. What next? We need to indicate to the person using the electrical appliance
that the appliance or system is safe or unsafe to use. Therefore we use a label or tag system to indicate:- the date of the
inspection or test, the date of the next inspection / test or the frequency, the unique identification number & the signature or
initials of the test engineer. Further identification can be by means of a bar code label.
Labels come in all shapes & sizes. Some are paper, some are too small, they get defaced and fall off. But our label & tag
systems are here to stay. They also comply with the code of practice.
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| Tested for Electrical Safety (TEST5025) | Failed Safety Test (FST5025) | Passed Electrical Safety Test (PSTLAM) |
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| Passed Electrical Safety Test for Leads (PST5090) | Microwave Leakage Test (MICRO7525) | Bar Code Labels (BAR) |

Portable Appliance Tag System
The system was designed primarily for use on extension leads, vacuum cleaners, power tools & appliances in harsh
environments. The system has been thoroughly tested over the years & has proved that it can assist in a safe system of work.
It is unique in that the passed safety test insert can be removed to indicate a fail condition if the appliance becomes faulty.
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A durable white high density polyethylene holder with integral Prohibition Notice. (The I.D. is noted in the space provided). |
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A Passed Safety Test Insert. All information is entered in the boxes provided. (I.D. No., Test Date, Next Test Date and Initials of Test Authority). |
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A completed tag, with Passed Safety Test Insert in place. |
The holder is secured to the appliance at the point of use, or the connection point, with two cable ties. The I.D. No. is now
written in the space provided. When all testing has been carried out the Passed Safety Test Insert is filled out by the
Testing Authority and inserted into the holder.
The Portable Appliance Tag System is so versatile that it can be used on any appliance that needs to be maintained.