RCD Safety Switch Testing

Every building should have an RCD installed. Your home or workplace should enlist regular testing services from to ensure your device is in working order. Through diligent safety preparation, your business will be protected. Ask one of our RCD tester experts to inspect your device today.

Why do I need a Safety Switch?

Without installation and regular testing of your switch, you are putting your loved ones or employees at risk. Portable RCD testing are essential for staff working with portable tools and appliances. All buildings should be equipped with an RCD to protect occupants in the case of an electrical fault. Protecting your staff from preventable harm is vital in any business – with a Safety Switch installed and maintained, you are eliminating a potential hazard in the workplace.

How often do I need RCD Testing?

Maintaining your RCD Safety Switch is easy. The frequency of your testing obligations will depend on the nature of your business and the type of switch you have installed. The following business environments dictate the frequency of your safety switch testing requirements:

• Factories/workshops/places of manufacture/assembly/maintenance or fabrication :-Every 12 months
• Environment where equipment or supply flexible cord is subject to flexing in normal use or is in a hostile environment :-Every 12 months
• Environment where equipment or supply flexible cord is not subject to flexing in normal use and is not in a hostile environment :-Every 2 years
• Residential areas/houses/hotels etc :-Every 2 years
• Portable equipment used for cleaning :-Every 12 months
• Hire equipment that has been in use for 3 months or more (fixed) :-Every 12 months
• Hire equipment that has been in use for 3 months or more (portable):-Every 3 months
• Repaired/serviced/second-hand equipment: After repair or before reintroduction to service

A push button test is required at 3-6 monthly intervals, depending on the nature of your environment and equipment. For more comprehensive information about RCD testing, contact us. We can go through your testing options and obligations in detail.