Electrical safety laws
The purpose of laws and legislative instruments in electricity safety in Queensland is to prevent people being killed or injured or property destroyed resulting from accidents with electricity.
Laws and legislation
Acts and Regulations passed by the Queensland Parliament in relation to electrical safety.
Duties
Work health and safety (WHS) and Electrical Safety (ES) laws require a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to ensure the health and safety of their workers while at work.
Due diligence
Officers of corporations and unincorporated bodies, like clubs and associations, need to exercise due diligence to ensure they meet work health and safety and electrical safety obligations.
Safety alerts
Latest safety alerts from the Electrical Safety Office.
Issuing certificates of compliance
Information on certificates of testing, compliance and safety (also known as 'certificate of test').
Deemed to comply conditions
Deemed to comply information for use by inspectors and PCBUs.
- Last updated
- 02 July 2018
Codes of Practice are now an enforceable standard to manage hazards and risks
A Work Health and Safety inspector may refer to an approved code of practice when issuing an improvement or prohibition notice.
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