The staff room microwave, taken seriously.
Door seals wear. Hinges loosen. A microwave that leaks radiation above 5mW/cm² is a workplace hazard, and you can’t see, smell or feel the leak. We test for it in seconds, during your regular visit.
What does microwave leakage testing involve?
Using a calibrated leakage detector, we measure microwave emission around the door seal, hinges and casing while the unit operates under load. Units exceeding the 5mW/cm² safety threshold are flagged for replacement. The result is recorded per unit in your compliance report, $15 per unit, added to any test and tag visit.
Who needs it: commercial kitchens, hotels, aged care, childcare centres, schools, and any workplace with staff room microwaves, particularly units older than a few years or in heavy daily use.
Microwave testing, answered.
Annually for most workplaces, aligned with your test and tag cycle; more frequently in commercial kitchens with heavy use.
WHS duty of care extends to radiation hazards from workplace equipment. Leakage testing is the recognised way to verify a microwave remains safe in service.
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