PATorganiser Driving State Government Electricity Provider’s Operational Assets

State Government Electricity Provider

Industry

Energy

Location

Western Australia

Assets

10,000+
Western Power is a Western Australian State Government owned corporation providing reliable electricity to residential and commercial customers throughout Western Australia.

Problem:

An internal audit of five Western Power depots identified process inefficiencies relating to inspections, and testing and tagging of operational assets due to:

  • Lack of a management system
  • No streamlined processes
  • Manual workflows

This led to a human resource inefficiency, costing time, money and data integrity.

Business outcomes at a glance:

A number of key Risk Reduction results and Productivity Gains were achieved through the implementation and integration of PATorganiser into managing Western Power’s operational assets:

  • Asset risk management and adherence to Australian legislative and regulatory compliance
  • Advanced compliance reporting aligned to Australian test and tagging industry standard AS/NZS 3760
  • Streamlined asset compliance procedures and adherence to internal procurement and operational standards
  • Provide a single data repository across all Western Power sites for internal business functions
  • Consolidate various external contractor records and move ownership of data to Western Power
  • Enhance scheduling of asset inspections, improving employee productivity by 20-25%

The Solution:

To improve process effectiveness, management reporting and legislative compliance, it was recommended, based on the key findings of the audit, that Western Power should implement an online compliance register to consolidate all operational testing, tagging and inspection records.

PATorganiser was identified by the ICT planning and architecture team as the chosen single source of truth for inspection records.

New features: Bulk add asset and bulk test

We are pleased to announce two new features which will hopefully save you some time if you do any manual testing.

On the Organiser tab of PATorganiser, you are now able to add several assets at once. Just tick the “Add multiple” box on the Add Asset(s) dialog.

You can now also select several assets from the asset list and click the Test button to bulk test the selected assets in a single step.

Fluke

PATorganiser Test and Tag Software is now compatible with the Fluke PAT testers.

Seaward Apollo Series – Apollo Plus – New Firmware

Seaward have released new firmware for their Apollo series.  The new firmware upgrades the 400/500/600 testers to the 400+/500+/600+.  In addition to data download via USB cable the upgraded devices now support saving to a USB stick, giving you extra flexibility.

PATorganiser is compatible with the new Apollo firmware.

Is It Worth Calibrating Your PAT Testing Machine?

Predominantly this is a question we don’t get asked very often at PATorganiser, but is one that should be aired.

However, most of the people we encounter at PATorganiser take calibration and having correct operational Test and Tag testing equipment very seriously, but it’s still important to look at the reasons why calibrating a PAT tester is so important.

Well the simple reason calibration is so important is because without it a PAT tester can drift from the manufacturers specifications.

This essentially means that the basis for pass and fail may alter over time. This then leads to false test readings, which in itself can be a dangerous consequence.

What’s important is whether you are confident in the results you are getting. Through having your PAT tester calibrated, you can be sure that it is performing accurately.

If you choose to ignore calibration time and just carry on, how can you be absolutely sure that the appliances you are passing are actually safe, how do you know that the readings you are getting are accurate?

Well the answer is, you don’t. And this is the risk you take choosing not to calibrate equipment.

So, when looking at the consequences of not calibrating equipment, these are all possibilities:

  1. Test readings are inaccurate
  2. These inaccurate test readings distort your results and whether you pass or fail an item
  3. If an item you passed causes a shock of fire, you then have to prove this wasn’t the fault of your equipment
  4. With a calibration you could easily prove that your equipment is sound and when you tested the appliance it was in perfect working order.

At the end of the day we at PATorganiser agree it is worth calibrating your PAT tester and we have a great way of managing these test dates from within our PATorganiser Calender function.

Thank you,

The PATorganiser support team.

Where can you find quality Test and Tag Training Courses?

At PATorganiser we believe that not only do you need a premium software product to run your Test and Tag programme but you also need the appropriate training to stay on top of your workload and client base. We are often asked where can I find good quality training in the Testing & Tagging of Portable Electrical Appliances to Australian Standards 3760 & 3012. We understand that Test & Tag Training provide just the standard of training that our PATorganiser customers are looking for.

Below is an extract from Test & Tag Training Services web site and we hope it helps you find the professional training you are looking for.

Regards,

The PATorganiser Team

Full Range of Test & Tag Training Services

Test & Tag Training is a Registered Training Organisation offering a full range of training services to cater for the Testing & Tagging of Portable Electrical Appliances to Australian Standards 3760 & 3012.

If you’re looking to take part in a one day test and tag course, our highly qualified instructors will take you through every aspect of the Standards, while also providing participants with the relevant knowledge to competently carry out testing and tagging of all types of Electrical Appliances.

Test & Tag Training currently has training locations in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast, with facilities designed for an enjoyable and practical learning experience. Other new training venues will be coming soon in Hobart, Darwin & Cairns.

Sufficient One on One Training

Our courses are limited to a small number of students to ensure that all who attend are given sufficient one on one contact with our instructor. Courses are available on a weekly basis and we are flexible with dates to cater for your needs.

If you need to Test and Tag appliances within your own facility or starting up a business by providing the service for other businesses, Test & Tag Training will equip you with all the knowledge and equipment to start you off on the right track.

Upon successful completion of our course, you will be deemed as a “Competent Person” and be qualified to carry out Testing and Tagging to the Australian Standards 3760 and 3012.

Participants will be trained on the latest technology using a wide range of Portable Appliance Testers.

Contact Test & Test Training Now

Call them on 1300 848 302 to find out when the next course is on in your area.