Electrical safety

Electrical contractors and workers

• Electrical licensing
• Electrical safety laws
• Electrical contractor self-audit
• Electrical product recalls
• Electrical industry engagement programs

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Working near electricity

• Testing and tagging electrical equipment
• What to do in an electrical emergency
• Young workers
• Electrical hazards
• Avoiding powerlines, poles and stay wires
• Exclusion zones - working safely near powerlines
• Respect the power at work campaign

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Electrical safety at home

• Electrical safety for homeowners and consumers
• Electrical safety in ceiling spaces
• Safety switches
• Find your licensed electrician
• Don't do your own electrical work
• Respect the power at home campaign

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Engagement programs

The Electrical Safety Office offers a variety of free electrical safety workshops and information sessions throughout Queensland.

• 'Is it electrically safe?' verification workshops
• One-on-one information session for new electrical contractors
• Back to basics - safe electrical installations workshop
• Electrical contractor foundation workshop

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Electrical equipment

• Manufacturers and importers
• Buying/selling electrical equipment
• Hire of electrical equipment
• Regulatory compliance mark
• Cathodic protection systems
• Testing and maintenance of tools and  equipment
• Testing and tagging of electrical  equipment
• Electrical equipment safety systems
• Certification of electrical equipment  in Queensland
• Installing battery energy storage systems

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Forms and resources

• Electrical safety forms
• Guides and fact sheets
• Tools and information documents
• Jason's story (Film)
• Bill’s film:  Forever young (Film)

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