Many dangerous situations can be avoided by ensuring your exit lighting systems are in working order to provide an easy escape route in the event of an accident.

In addition to electrical appliance testing, Gav's Test & Tag can also provide periodic inspection and testing to your emergency lighting systems to provide you with the peace of mind that your school, business, or commercial site is complying with the code.
 

 By having the Emergency Exit lights on your premises Inspected and tested by Gav's Test & Tag your company will be:
 

Fulfilling its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000. As per Australian Standard AS 2293.

Exercising your “Duty of Care”.

Protecting the company from any liability claims.

Emergency Lighting - 6 Monthly Testing Procedures

Make sure there have been no power interruptions for 16hrs prior to test.

Check fluoro lights for blackened ends, if found, tube and starter is replaced.

Manual discharge test (simulated power failure) light must stay illuminated for no less then 90 minutes.

Restore light to normal condition and check that the battery charger operation indicator functions correctly.

Automatic discharge test. Check unit operates correctly (visually) by the means of the indicator at each unit or indicator panels.

Units that FAIL shall be replaced or repaired.

For indirect lighting systems, check that all reflective surfaces around the light are in a good condition and that beam lights do not shine in people’s eyes.

Emergency Lighting - 12 Monthly Testing Procedures

Carry out the above 6 monthly testing and inspection procedures.

Clean all light emitting and reflecting surfaces.

Record all test results and action taken.