Jarrad Goulding explains microwave leakage testing and why it matters. Microwaves should be tested every 12 months, and 5 to 10 percent fail annually, usually because of broken seals or doors. Testing ensures compliance with the NZ60335 safety standard.
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NZ60335 (Australia/New Zealand safety standard)
Every 12 months (or sooner if the microwave is damaged)
Approximately 5–10% per year
Damaged seals and broken doors
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Did you know that microwaves can pose safety risk and leak radiation? That's where microwave leakage testing comes in.
Jared, what is microwave leakage testing?
Yes, so microwave leakage testing is a quick and accurate test that we can perform on all microwaves to make sure that it's not leaking the unsafe amount of radiation. So we'll check the seals, we check the doors, we will check the exterior and interior of the actual microwave and then we test it with our radiation tester to see how much radiation is coming out of that microwave.
Why is microwave leakage testing important?
Yeah, so it's not only just about protecting your team, but it's also about the compliance side of things. There is an Australia and New Zealand standard built around microwave leakage testing, which is as NZ60335 safety standard, which ensures that all workplaces meet a strict and safe obligations.
And so how often should it be done?
Yeah, so the standard states every 12 months. However, if there's any damage to the microwave, it should be done sooner.
And so how often do microwaves fail a leakage test?
Yeah, so you might be surprised that 5 to 10% of microwaves fail every year and that's normally caused to seals or broken doors.
Who needs microwave leakage testing?
Yeah, so if you're a business that uses a microwave, whether it's hospitality, an office, any workplace, it's your requirement to make sure that you're ensuring that those appliances are safe. So at the local guys, we've performed fast, fully compliant microwave leakage testing to ensure that your workplace is completely safe. And we can get that completed when you're getting any of our other services done at the same time.
