Frequently Asked Questions

As a general rule, electrical equipment used in remote operating environments should be tested at least once every 12 months. More frequent testing may be required, for example in relation to:

• Electrical equipment used in manufacturing and workshop environments (6 months)
• Commercial cleaning equipment (6 months)
• Hire equipment (3 months)
• Tools used on a construction site (3 months)
• Schools, Offices and Retail outlets (12 months)

The standard applied to fire extinguishers is specified in the Australian Standard AS 1851 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment (www.standards.org.au). These guidelines state that: All fire extinguishers must be inspected every six months.

The tag of a portable fire extinguisher is yellow in colour and includes a matrix of months (row 1) and years (columns). The date on which an inspection occurs should be stamped into the fire extinguisher service tag by the person conducting the inspection. The tool used by portable fire extinguisher service technicians includes a sequence of numbers on it to denote the level or type of service performed.

In the perfect world, a person inspecting a fire extinguisher would see all inspections conducted in the same two months each year (six months apart), one with the number (1 - six monthly) and the other (2 - yearly) service inspection.

With extinguishers serviced by Remote Area Group, you will also see a QR code adjacent to the extinguisher, you can scan this with a camera on a smartphone to see the service history and to report a fault.

No matter what type of fire extinguisher you have, the manufacturing date should be stamped somewhere on the cylinder. It might be printed on the extinguisher label or stamped into the cylinder body. If you don't readily see a date stamp, check under the plastic ring around the neck of the extinguisher or beneath the rubber boot at the base of the cylinder. If the paint has obscured the numbers, remove it with emery cloth so you can read the date clearly. Generally, they are in a 4-digit date format. 07/18 would indicate the extinguisher date is July 2018.

Fire Extinguishers.
Remote Hostile Environment = 4 years
Regular Area = 5 years

Fire Blankets.
Generally, 10 years, but may fail to test before then in hot environments.

Fire Hose Reels.
Generally, 10 years, but may fail to test before then depending on water types and pressures.

General recommend audits

• Regular Office - 12 Monthly
• Workshop - 6 Monthly
• Construction Sites - 3 Monthly
• Remote Sites - 12 Monthly
• School/Childcare - 12 Monthly

The simple answer Is now we have one kit for 90% of our customers sites and it is the modulator

If you have a complex site or would like some one to get in touch please contact us here to discuss your specific requirements. 

As a guide:

HLTAID009 CPR - should be refreshed every year

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid - is valid for 3 years.

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education & Care Setting - is valid for 3 years.