[AusNOG] Test and tag rules

[Rod]

I don't think there is a requirement to test and tag in a data centre. 

 

The electrical safety regulations came about to protect the public and
workers in a hostile environment (eg contruction sites) or users of portable
equipment that may be subject to abuse/mistreatment (eg hire equipment). I
do not believe a data centre fits the definition of a hostile environment.

 

Test and tag people and some OH&S people seem to be 'extending the law' and
are saying everything needs to be tested to generate business for
themselves. Check your own OH&S policy.

 

And of course, check your insurance policy for references to test and tag.
While you may not have a legal requirement to test and tag, your insurance
policy may require it. 

 

Usual qualification applies to answers I supply on legal type questions.
IANAL.

 

Regards,

Rod

 

 

 

From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net
[mailto:ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Bob Woolley
Sent: Monday, 14 November 2011 1:00 PM
To: ausnog at lists.ausnog.net
Subject: [AusNOG] Test and tag rules

 

I have been investigating the legal requirements of a DC / Computer Room to
have equipment test and tagged, and if so, at what intervals (IT hardware
specifically, jug leads and the like).
I'm specifically talking about a computer room, not offices or amenities at
a facility.

>From what I have seen of other facilities, test and tag is not generally
performed and if it is it's done very haphazardly.
I understand Elect. Safety Reg 2002 / AS3000 and exemption from RCD
requirements due to the nature of the equipment, But I cannot see any
exemption from test and tag requirements.

Can anybody shed any further light on this, how would a DC fit into this?
Have you have any experience with OH&S / Electrical safety laws?
Feel free to reply on or off-list.

-Bob W

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