Yes, it is illegal for a business in Western Australia, as well as across all of Australia, to not electrically test and tag their appliances in accordance with the ASNZS 3760 standard. The standard is recognized by WorkSafe Western Australia as the industry best practice for electrical safety in the workplace, and failure to comply with the requirements can result in penalties and fines.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2020 and associated regulations, employers have a legal duty of care to ensure the safety of their employees, customers, and visitors in the workplace. This includes ensuring that electrical equipment is safe and regularly tested and maintained. Failure to comply with the requirements of the ASNZS 3760 standard can be considered a breach of this duty of care and can lead to legal action.

In addition to the legal consequences, failure to comply with electrical safety standards can also result in serious consequences, such as electrical shocks, fires, and other hazards. Therefore, it is important for businesses in Western Australia to take electrical testing and tagging seriously and ensure that all electrical equipment is properly tested and tagged on a regular basis in accordance with the ASNZS 3760 standard