In Australia, maintaining electrical safety in commercial businesses is mandatory. An essential aspect of electrical safety involves the installation of RCD Safety Switches, which, once installed, must undergo periodic testing to ensure proper functionality.
There are specific RCD Testing Requirements in place to assist owners in maintaining safety and compliance. For those unfamiliar with the term, an RCD (residual current device) is the industry’s name for a safety switch.
The primary role of an RCD is to prevent severe electrical shocks by acting as a life-saving device. It detects and interrupts power in an electrical socket, preventing dangerous electric currents and potentially fatal electric shocks.
While RCDs are typically situated on a switchboard, they can also be used portably. It is crucial for both homes and workplaces to undergo regular RCD safety switch testing to verify their correct operation. If an appliance is faulty and the RCD fails to trip within the required time, there is a risk of fatal and harmful injuries such as electric shocks. Regular testing of RCD safety switches helps prevent such dangerous incidents in both residential and workplace settings.
