Test and tag is simple until you have hundreds or thousands of items across sites and a spreadsheet that is never quite up to date. EXTAG turns the register into something that updates with every scan.
How it works
- Tag each item. Leads, power boards, tools and other portable equipment each get an NFC, QR or barcode tag alongside the test tag.
- Test and record with a scan. The tester scans the item, completes the checklist and records pass or fail. Failed or expired items can be flagged immediately.
- Next due date set for you. EXTAG sets the next test date from the item’s cycle and sends reminders before it falls due.
- Follow up failures. Actions assign repairs or replacement to the right person, and incidents can be logged against the item.
What it covers
- Test and tag register: every item with its ID, location, test history, result and next due date.
- Test cycles and reminders: set cycles by item or group, with reminders before anything falls overdue.
- Checklists: configured to how your site works and the standard your testers work to, such as AS/NZS 3760.
- Certificates and manuals: attach documents to each item and generate certificates from completed tests.
- Check-out and check-in: track loan equipment with due-back dates and overdue alerts.
- Reporting: embedded Power BI reports by site, area, result and due date.
For in-house teams and contractors
Run test and tag with your own team, or give contractors access to scan the same tags and complete the same checklists. Everyone works from one register, and you keep the history.
One platform, tailored to test and tag
Test and tag is one tailored implementation on the EXTAG platform, with its own access, team and reporting. Sign in with SSO, and add as many users and items as you need (unlimited, subject to fair use). Built in Perth and available worldwide. Most teams are up and running in weeks, not months, and sovereign hosting is available on request.
See also lifting register software, safety, equipment registers and asset tagging.
How it works on site
- Tag it. Attach an NFC tag or QR label to the asset or location.
- Scan it. Scan with any phone, pick the activity and complete the smart form.
- See it. Status and history show on the map and in reports straight away, with the location updated from the scanning device's GPS or set by a pin on the map.
Frequently asked questions
- What is test and tag software?
- Test and tag software records electrical testing and tagging of portable equipment and keeps a register of every item, its test results and its next due date. In EXTAG, each item carries an NFC, QR or barcode tag, so the tester scans it to open its record and record the test.
- Is EXTAG a test and tag app?
- Yes. Testers use the EXTAG app on a standard phone or tablet to scan items, complete the test checklist and record the result. The register updates straight away for everyone who needs it.
- How does EXTAG handle test and tag cycles?
- Each item, or group of items, has its own test cycle. EXTAG works out the next due date and sends reminders before it arrives, so items do not quietly fall overdue.
- Can we produce test and tag reports and certificates?
- Yes. Embedded Power BI reports show what was tested, what failed and what is due by site or area, and EXTAG can generate certificates from completed tests.
- Does EXTAG make us compliant with AS/NZS 3760?
- No software makes you compliant on its own. EXTAG helps you manage testing against your obligations. You set up the checklist to match the standard your testers work to, such as AS/NZS 3760, and EXTAG keeps the register, reminders and history in one place.
- Can we run test and tag alongside our other inspections?
- Yes. Test and tag is one tailored implementation on the EXTAG platform, with its own access, team and reporting. Lifting gear, scaffolding and other inspections can run on the same platform.