AusStandard Test and Tagging

15/06/2022

08/06/2022

08/06/2022

AusStandard Bed and Lifter Testing has been sold.
Paul and Rhonda Farmer have a wide experience in mechanical services business. The new phone number will be 0434 232 928 and the emails will remain the same. Mark will support Paul and Rhonda as they require into the future and thanks our clients for their support ove rthe last 6+ years.
We will try to visit as many clients as possible over the coming weeks as the transfer take place

18/01/2022

Business For Sale. AusStandard Bed and Lifter Testing is for sale. Sale includes 2020 VW Caddy Maxi and all equipment plus some spare parts. Business is profitable and needs 2 -3 days per week to operate. Some contracts in place with a regular client list. Servicing Gippsland Region there is scope to expand into other regions and increase local clients. Total cost is $95,000
Contact Mark on 0476 026 909

06/11/2020

You can test your own safety switches!

31/10/2020

How to test your RCDs

10/07/2020

The stages we undertake in the inspection and service of a portable patient lifter

02/07/2020

How to test your safety switch
EnergySafe Victoria have a good resource on how to check your safety switches, or we can do it for you as well as checking your appliances and smoke detectors.
https://esv.vic.gov.au/campaigns/household-wiring/

08/06/2020

29/05/2020

Marking of Patient Lifting Slings.
There are a number of ways to identify your lifting slings but my preferred way is to use the manufacturers ID tag. Unfortunately some manufacturer's tags don;t last through regular washing. The suppliers that use sewn cloth tags seem to have it right. They last many washes, are easily readable and clearly identify the slings and their Safe Working Load (SWL) and Date of Manufacture (DOM)
Many sites I attend use marker pens to write on the slings and there is some debate about the affects of the ink and solvent on the sling material. My preferred method if you must mark the slings is to mark the tag as these are not a structural element of the sling so if damage does occur it will not effect the sling structural materials.
My ideal product to add a facility ID to a patient lifting sling would be a soft tag (possibly silicone) that is clearly numbered and connected with soft and durable connector. I have used numbered cable ties available but have had reports of them causing discomfort if placed in the wrong location or dragged under the client, so I no longer use them. I will keep looking for an ideal product for this task.

21/04/2020

Not being one to sit still for long, during this down time i have updated the database i use to record all equipment service work. More for test and tag than other inspections the database will now include both the old tag barcode number and the new number in the electrical test data.
Also looking at servicing my own equipment which is something i often put off.

18/04/2020

Time to think about winter gas safety

If you haven't used your gas heater in some time – Be sure it is safe.
All gas heaters can spill carbon monoxide (CO). Find out more at www.esv.vic.gov.au/heating-your-home

14/04/2020

Holiday home and AirBnB owners are responsible for the electrical safety of their buildings and visitors. Australian Standards require checks on Safety Switches and Smoke Detectors as well as electrical appliances to meet your legal requirements.
AusStandard can offer local home owners a $99 (GST incl) electrical safety check including
* 3 smoke detector checks including new batteries
* 2 Safety Switch live test using our Sparkemate tester
* up to 10 electrical appliance, test and tags.
* written report for your insurance and mortgage requirements.
* additional items $5+GST.

Call Mark now on 0476 026 909 or
Email office@ausstandard.com.au

11/04/2020

Easter in isolation.
AusStandard staff have been minimizing client contact as much as possible during this time. We are keeping in contact with clients who are due for service at this time and minimizing the risk to their residents and staff by maintaining their lock down rules. This has seen a reduction in workload but the safety issues far outweigh the need to maintain cash flow.
Staff have completed DHS Covid-19 training module and will be getting the annual flu shot in the coming weeks as they become available. We have not been overseas nor knowingly in contact with overseas travellers since the lockdown started.
We look forward to better times and will continue to support our clients as safely as possible.

11/03/2020

Gas safety is very important

All hose assemblies attached to a Jumbuck Stardom 4B BBQ, under the coverage of AGA certificate 8169G, with a manufacture year and month of 2019/06. The month of manufacture is stated on the data label located inside the cabinet door.

01/03/2020