These inspections should be performed every 3 months, and the tags that are placed on the equipment represent which quarter of the year the test was performed in. This is commonly referred to as the RGBY tag system, with each letter representing the colour of the tag.

Test and tag colours (RGBY system) for construction and demolition. For anyone that works in demolition or on construction sites - there are particular tag colours you are required to use in different months of the year according to AS/NZS 3012. It is referred to as RGBY, which represents the colours red, green, blue and yellow.

Color coded inspection guide using the RGBY tagging system for lifting tags and equipment. Quarterly color coded inspection chart.

The most commonly used Inspection System within Australia’s mining and construction industries is the RGBY Quarterly Inspection System- known commonly as the Rugby System. This system is utilised for assets that require inspections/certification every 3 months.

The RGBY (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow) system is the lifeblood of electrical safety compliance in construction and mining environments. Australian guidelines AS/NZS 3012 require these industries to conduct testing every three months. Specific colours designate testing periods throughout the year.

RGBY Colour tagging system or customized to suit your company. Regular inspections are essential to ensure you are maintaining your Lifting and Height Safety Equipment to the relevant Australian Standards.

The most commonly used Inspection System within Australia’s mining and construction industries is the RGBY (R(u)GBY) Quarterly Inspection System. Our friends at LEEA have complied a list of current Relevant Australian Standards.

Pictured: Australian lifting and rigging inspection tag colour chart / RGBY system for 3 monthly inspections. It is globally accepted that equipment that is used to for Lifting and Rigging applications is subjected to

Lifting gear must be visually inspected, marked with the appropriate colour code (using the RGBY system) and confirmed fit for purpose prior to being put into service. Visual inspections of all lifting equipment must be conducted prior to each use to ensure fit for purpose.