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An auto body mechanic can also use mechanical and hydraulic equipment when removing or refitting body hardware.\r\rPanel beaters also gain experience with equipment such as sanding machines which help them remove paint from areas where scratches may have occurred. They rely on panel beating drop sheets to protect carpets and other interior surfaces such as seats while these repairs are underway, so they cannot afford to damage any of the vehicles themselves. 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","articleId":"4CDDB515-495E-F149-8BC9-E0759AE9DF05","primaryCategoryId":"161","isQuotableCategory":true,"primaryCategoryName":"Electricians","featureImageUrl":"https://www.localsearch.com.au/resources/articles/electricians/sparky_needlenose.jpg","urlSlug":"/guides/electricians/what-is-test-and-tag","sectionArray":[{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"","text":"Test and tag refers to an inspection exercise done on portable electrical appliances to see if there are any faults that could cause harm. It is a compliance requirement exercise under the Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760 to ensure workplace health safety.\r\rThe test and tag process is a two-step procedure. First, the appliance is visually examined for any damages by the technician. Secondly, after the technician is satisfied with overall outlook of the equipment, an electrical test is initiated to ascertain its electrical safety. 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John knows what he's doing and delivers a thorough massage every time, paying attention to all the areas that need it. He's the real deal.'"}},"ReviewAsset:ckpgbityy000508mkewnl26db":{"id":"ckpgbityy000508mkewnl26db","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckpgbitxf000308mkasah9htt","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckpgbhsnc002y07l70gtrc0q8/ckpgbhsnc002z07l7evky20ce","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Billy James","message":"'I have a very active lifestyle and do CrossFit regularly. I needed a deep tissue massage badly. My massage by John was strong yet relaxing, and I felt a million times better after the session. He made sure I was always comfortable, and the pressure was perfect. 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Keep up the good work!'"}},"ReviewAsset:ckjncpdjx000707i6dzlr94ws":{"id":"ckjncpdjx000707i6dzlr94ws","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckjncpdii000307i62fuf5q9c","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckjncmcip000c07ml6ene9oc8/ckjncmcip000d07ml5ma4c1wv","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Peter Mccabe ","message":"Highly recommend a&z kitchens adam and zoran and the whole crew ,thanks for a great kitchen, you customer service, quality products, installation, A1 ."}},"ReviewAsset:ckjncpdju000507i6cyqy3cy5":{"id":"ckjncpdju000507i6cyqy3cy5","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckjncpdii000307i62fuf5q9c","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckjncjs53000407mldjcw2mdo/ckjncjs53000507mlanbs85ct","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Peter Mccabe ","message":"Highly recommend a&z kitchens adam and zoran and the whole crew ,thanks for a great kitchen, you customer service, quality products, installation, A1 ."}}}

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