Electrical licensing disciplinary action
April 2026 | June 2026 | July 2026 | August 2026
In April 2026, the Electrical Licensing Committee took disciplinary action against five licence holders:
An electrical worker performed electrical work at a construction project. The electrical work involved commissioning tests on Direct current (DC) combiner boxes.
The worker failed to follow the isolation process prior to performing the commissioning testing. The worker also failed to complete the risk assessments correctly including the use of appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when required.
As a result of these failures, the worker received an electric shock when contacting the energised positive and negative terminals within the combiner box.
The Electrical licensing committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately.
The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units within three months. The worker was issued with a caution and a $500 penalty.
- An electrical worker performed electrical work which included the testing and connection of three residential properties to supply.
The worker failed to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, was electrically safe and compliant with the wirings rules under section 70 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.
As a result of this failure, one of the residential dwellings was connected with an open circuit neutral connection. A resident at the adjoining property reported that they observed sparking and felt a burning sensation when contact was made with a chain mesh fence.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately.
The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units within three months. The worker was issued with a caution and a $500 penalty.
An electrical worker performed electrical work at a school. The scope of work involved providing electrical supply points for newly installed automatic toilet flushing systems across five separate toilet blocks.
The worker failed to ensure the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, had been tested to ensure it was electrically safe and compliant with the wiring rules under section 70 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.
This resulted in the electrical installation not being electrically safe. As a result of these failures, a person received an electrical shock when contacting the conductive part of the hand dryer.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided grounds did not exist for taking disciplinary action.
- An electrical contractor carried out electrical work at a residential property that included the connection of three residential properties to supply.
The electrical contractor failed to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, was electrically safe and compliant with the wiring rules under section 71 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.
As a result of this failure, one of the residential dwellings was connected with an open circuit neutral connection. A resident at the adjoining property reported that they observed sparking and felt a burning sensation when contact was made with a chain mesh fence.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately.
The contractor must provide evidence from an independent and suitably credentialed third-party auditor that adequate electrical safety systems and procedures are in place within six months.
The contractor must provide documentation outlining the responsibilities undertaken by the various Qualified Technical Persons (QTP) within the business. The contractor was issued with a caution and a $3,000 penalty.
- An electrical worker performed electrical work at a residential property. The worker failed to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, was tested to ensure it was electrically safe and compliant.
As a result of this failure, an energised unterminated cable with exposed live parts was left hanging out of a wall for a future light switch to be fitted. As a result, the homeowner of the property received an electric shock when contact was made with the exposed part of the energised conductor.
The Electrical licensing committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units within three months. The worker was issued with a caution and a $700 penalty.
The Committee’s actions were in addition to fines and notices already issued by the Electrical Safety Office.
In June 2026, the Electrical Licensing Committee took disciplinary action against 11 licence holders:
- An electrical contractor performed electrical work on a construction project. The electrical work involved commissioning tests on DC combiner boxes.
The contractor failed to ensure that workers had appropriate training to perform the commissioning work on energised DC equipment, failed to ensure the procedures being used provided effective work instructions and control measures for managing the risk and also failed to ensure that workers were completing risk assessments correctly including the use of appropriate Personal Protection Equipment when required.
As a result of these failures, an electrical worker received an electric shock when contacting the energised positive and negative terminals within the combiner box.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. All QTP’s must complete mandatory training within three months, and the contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months. The contractor was issued with a caution and with a $2,000 penalty. This is in addition to receiving a penalty of $3,600 issued by the Electrical Safety Office.
- An electrical contractor performed extensive electrical work at a residential property which included the installation of a 5‑gang switch, downlights, exhaust fan, and associated lighting circuits.
The contractor failed to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, was tested to ensure it was electrically safe and compliant with the wirings rules under section 71 of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.
As a result of this failure, an energised unterminated cable with exposed live parts was left hanging out of a wall for a future light switch to be fitted. The homeowner of the property received an electric shock when contact was made with the exposed part of the energised conductor.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. The contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months. The contractor was issued with a caution and with a $1,000 penalty. This is in addition to receiving a penalty of $800 issued by the Electrical Safety Office.
- A restricted electrical work licence holder performed electrical installation work at a residence which was outside the scope of the restricted electrical licence and was in breach of the Electrical Safety Act 2002.
The licence holder failed to ensure the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, had been tested to ensure it was electrically safe and compliant with the Wiring Rules. As a result of the failure the electrical installation was not electrically safe. The socket outlets connected to the final sub circuits previously supplying A/C units were connected and energised with no safety switch protection.
As a result, a person at the residence received an electrical shock when contacting the exposed active part of an unsafe male to male plug extension lead.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to cancel the restricted electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was disqualified from holding an electrical work licence for a period of ten (10) years. The worker was issued with a reprimand and a $4,000 penalty.
- An electrical worker performed electrical work at a private residence. The electrical work included finalisation and testing of a new domestic residential dwelling, installation of an additional three phase circuit breaker and connection of submains into the main switchboard at the property.
While performing electrical work, on or near energised electrical equipment, the worker created an electrical risk by making contact with an exposed energised component of the equipment. As a result, an electrical worker received an electric shock while working at the Main Switchboard after making inadvertent contact with energised parts. This worker also required CPR on the scene by another licensed electrical worker.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units within three months. The worker was issued with a reprimand and a $1,000 penalty.
An electrical contractor performed electrical work at a private residence. The electrical work included finalisation and testing of a new domestic residential dwelling, installation of an additional three phase circuit breaker and connection of submains into the main switchboard at the property.
The contractor failed to ensure that electrical work is not carried out on or near electrical equipment while the equipment is energised, as required by section 14(1) of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.
The contractor failed to ensure that, while electrical work was being carried out on or near energised electrical equipment, all persons were prevented from creating an electrical risk by inadvertently making contact with an exposed energised component of the equipment, as required by section 21 of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013. As a result of this failure an electrical worker received an electric shock, requiring CPR while working at the main switchboard when he made inadvertent contact with energised parts.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. All QTP’s must complete mandatory training within one month, and the contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months. The contractor was issued with a reprimand and with a $2,000 penalty.
An electrical worker performed electrical work at a residence, which included the relocation of a socket outlet and light switch for pool equipment. The worker failed to ensure that a training person who performs electrical work was supervised at all times by a licensed electrical worker licensed to perform the work.
The worker also failed to ensure that before electrical work was carried out on electrical equipment the equipment was tested by a competent person to decide whether or not it is energised. As a result of the failures, an electrical apprentice received an electric shock when contacting the exposed energised parts of a light switch that had been removed from its mounting location.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units and training in the Effective supervision of electrical apprentices within three months. The worker was issued with a reprimand and a $1,500 penalty.
An electrical contractor performed electrical work at a private residence which included the relocation of a socket outlet and light switch for pool equipment. The contractor failed to ensure that before electrical work is carried out on electrical equipment, the equipment was tested by a competent person to decide whether or not it is energised. The contractor also failed to ensure that a training person who performs electrical work was supervised at all times by a licensed electrical worker licensed to perform the work.
As a result of the failures an electrical apprentice received an electric shock when contacting the exposed energised parts of a light switch that had been removed from its mounting location.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. All QTP’s must complete mandatory training within three months, and the contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months. The contractor was issued with a reprimand and with a $4,000 penalty.
An electrical worker performed extensive electrical work at a residential property which included the replacement of the switchboard meter box and upgrade to the consumer mains. The worker failed to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, was electrically safe and compliant with the Wirings Rules under section 71 of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.
As a result of the failure the consumers mains were connected and energised with a high resistance neutral connection resulting in a voltage rise on the installations earthing system. The owner of the property received an electric shock when opening the metal enclosure of the switchboard.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units and training in the Effective supervision of electrical apprentices, within three months. The worker was issued with a $100 penalty.
An electrical contractor performed extensive electrical work at a residential property which included the replacement of the switchboard meter box and upgrade to the consumer mains. The contractor failed to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, was electrically safe and compliant with the Wirings Rules under section 71 of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.
As a result of the failure the consumers mains were connected and energised with a high resistance neutral connection resulting in a voltage rise on the installations earthing system. The owner of the property received an electric shock when opening the metal enclosure of the switchboard.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. The contractor was instructed to complete training in competency units within three months. The contractor was issued with a $100 penalty.An electrical worker performed electrical work at a high school, which included the installation and connection of final subcircuits into a switchboard.
The worker failed to ensure electrical work was not carried out on electrical equipment whilst the equipment was energised. As a result of the failure, the worker caused an arc flash incident in the process of installing an RCBO onto the energised chassis of a switchboard, the pliers being used have shorted the chassis phase to phase.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units within three months. The worker was issued with a caution and a $1,000 penalty.An electrical contractor performed electrical work at a high school, which included the installation and connection of final subcircuits into a switchboard.
The contractor failed to implement a safe system of work to ensure electrical work is not carried out on electrical equipment whilst the equipment is energised. The contractor also failed to have systems in place for working on or near the energised parts of electrical equipment. As a result of the failures an electrical worker caused an arc flash incident in the process of installing an RCBO onto the energised chassis of a switchboard, the pliers being used have shorted the chassis phase to phase.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. All QTP’s must complete mandatory training and training in the Effective supervision of electrical apprentices within three months. The contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months. The contractor was issued with a reprimand and with a $1,500 penalty.
In July 2026, the Electrical Licensing Committee took disciplinary action against 10 licence holders:
- An electrical worker supervised and performed electrical work at a residential property. The electrical work involved the replacement of existing lights and socket outlets.
The worker failed to identify, isolate, lockout and tag all circuits where electrical work was being performed. The worker also supervised the performance of electrical work on site and the implemented control measures failed to adequately manage the electrical risks. As a result of this failure a first-year electrical apprentice received an electric shock when contact was made with an energised conductor in the process of replacing a socket outlet.The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units, training in the effective supervision of electrical apprentices and training in mentoring an apprentice or trainee, within three months. The worker was issued with a reprimand and a $1,000 penalty.
- An electrical contractor performed electrical work at a residential property. The electrical work involved the replacement of existing lights and socket outlets at this location.
The contractor failed to ensure a safe system of work was implemented to identify, isolate, lockout and tag all circuits where electrical work was being performed. The contractor performed electrical work on site and the implemented control measures failed to adequately manage the electrical risks.
As a result of this failure a first-year electrical apprentice received an electric shock when contact was made with an energised conductor in the process of replacing a socket outlet.The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. All QTP’s were instructed to complete mandatory training in competency units, and training in the effective supervision of electrical apprentices, within three months. The contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months. The contractor was issued with a reprimand and with a $2,500 penalty.
- An electrical worker performed and supervised substantial electrical work at a residential property, which included making safe of existing ceiling‑mounted electrical items, modification of an existing electrical distribution board, certification of electrical installations, and testing and commissioning.
The worker failed to ensure the electrical installation was electrically safe and compliant with the Wirings Rules of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013, before it was energised.
As a result of this failure a lighting cable was energised with exposed parts not effectively terminated and was left accessible to persons on site. Subsequently, an unrelated tradesperson working on the property received an electrical shock when making inadvertent contact with the energised exposed parts of the cable protruding from the partition wall.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units, training in the effective supervision of electrical apprentices and training in mentoring an apprentice or trainee, within three months. The worker was issued with a reprimand and a $1,000 penalty.
- An electrical contractor performed substantial electrical work at a residential property, which included making safe of existing ceiling‑mounted electrical items, modification of an existing electrical distribution board, certification of electrical installations, and testing and commissioning.
The contractor failed to ensure the electrical installation was electrically safe and compliant with the Wirings Rules of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013, before it was energised.
As a result of this failure a lighting cable was energised with exposed parts not effectively terminated and was left accessible to persons on site. Subsequently, an unrelated tradesperson working on the property received an electrical shock when making inadvertent contact with the energised exposed parts of the cable protruding from the partition wall.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. All QTP’s were instructed to complete mandatory training in competency units, and training in the effective supervision of electrical apprentices, within three months. The contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months. The contractor was issued with a reprimand and with a $2,500 penalty.
- An electrical worker performed electrical work at a residential property, which included changing the wiring in the switchboard from two phase supply to a single phase supply.
The worker failed to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, was electrically safe and compliant with the Wirings Rules under section 71 of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.
As a result of this failure one of the residential dwellings was connected with an open circuit neutral connection. A resident at the adjoining property reported that they observed sparking and felt a burning sensation when contact was made with a chain mesh fence.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units, within three months. The worker was issued with a reprimand and a $1,000 penalty.
- An electrical worker supervised the performance of electrical work at a social club. The electrical work included the replacement of a defective pressure switch on a cold room. The electrical worker failed to ensure the safe system of work and risk assessment process used by workers while undertaking fault finding and repair activities was adequate for the work being performed. The worker also failed to ensure that the electrical work carried out on energised electrical equipment meet the requirements of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013, sections 19 and 22.
As a result of this failure an apprentice received an electric shock when contacting an energised conductor while performing electrical work.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units, training in the effective supervision of electrical apprentices and training in mentoring an apprentice or trainee, within three months. The worker was issued with a reprimand and a $1,500 penalty. - An electrical contractor performed electrical work at a social club. The electrical work included the replacement of a defective pressure switch on a cold room. The electrical contractor failed to ensure the safe system of work and risk assessment process used by workers while undertaking fault finding and repair activities was adequate for the work being performed. The contractor also failed to ensure that the electrical work carried out on energised electrical equipment meets the requirements of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013, sections 19 and 22.
As a result of this failure an apprentice received an electric shock when contacting an energised conductor while performing electrical work.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. All QTP’s were instructed to complete mandatory training in competency units within three months. The contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months. The contractor was issued with a reprimand and with a $3,500 penalty.
- An electrical worker performed electrical work at a residence, which involved investigating the loss of electrical supply at separate units and the connection of an alternate supply.
The worker failed to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work being performed, did not expose persons to an electrical risk. It was also understood the installation was not electrically safe and compliant with the Wirings Rules under section 71 of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.
As a result of this failure, persons and property at the premises were not electrically safe. The electrical worker exposed persons and property to the risk of electric shock, fire, and damage by undertaking fault-finding, circuit disconnection, and re-energisation activities without adequate identification, testing, or control of electrical risks.
The Electrical Licensing Committee suspended the electrical work licence for a period of five (5) years, effective immediately. The Electrical Licensing Committee also acted against the worker’s external licence recognition provision for a period of five (5) years.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence noting that once the Queensland work licence has been reissued, following the five (5) year suspension period the worker can only work under general supervision of a licensed electrical mechanic until such time that the worker completes training against the capstone assessment.The worker was disqualified from being a qualified technical person (QTP) for the holder of an electrical contractor licence for a period of ten (10) years, effective immediately. The worker was issued a $4,000 penalty and a reprimand with the recommendation this information be included on the licensing public register, and to remain on the register for three (3) years.
An electrical contractor conducted a business that performed electrical work at a residence which involved investigating the loss of electrical supply at separate units and the connection of an alternate supply.
The contractor failed to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work being performed, did not expose persons to an electrical risk. It was also understood the installation was not electrically safe and compliant with the Wirings Rules under section 71 of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.
As a result of this failure, persons and property at the premises were not electrically safe. The electrical contractor exposed persons and property to the risk of electric shock, fire, and damage by undertaking fault-finding, circuit disconnection, and re-energisation activities without adequate identification, testing, or control of electrical risks.
The Electrical Licensing Committee cancelled the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. The contractor was issued with a $4,000 penalty and a reprimand with the recommendation this information be included on the licensing public register, and to remain on the register for ten (10) years.
An electrical contractor performed electrical work at a residence, which included the removal of redundant cabling in preparation for new installation work.
The contractor failed to ensure a first-year apprentice was adequately supervised for the task being performed. As a result of this failure a first-year electrical apprentice cut into an energised consumer main and received a burn injury to a finger from the resultant arc flash.The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. All QTP’s were instructed to complete training in the effective supervision of electrical apprentices and mentoring an apprentice or trainee, within three months. The contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months and provide the company’s “Supervision of Apprentice Policy/Guidelines” to the Committee for review. The contractor was issued with a caution and with a $1,000 penalty.
In August 2026, the Electrical Licensing Committee took disciplinary action against eight licence holders:
- An electrical worker supervised the performance of electrical work at a residential care facility. The electrical work included the replacement of a run-on timer associated with bathroom heat lamps, as well as the replacement of light fittings in two rooms at the site.
The worker failed to ensure the electrical supply to the timer was correctly identified, isolated, locked out and tagged prior to the performance of electrical work. As a result of this failure, an electrical apprentice received an electric shock when contacting an energised conductor in the process of removing the run on timer.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units, training in the effective supervision of electrical apprentices and training in mentoring an apprentice or trainee, within three months. The worker was issued with a reprimand and an $800 penalty.
- An electrical contractor performed electrical work at a residential care facility. The electrical work included the replacement of a run-on timer associated with bathroom heat lamps, as well as the replacement of light fittings in two rooms at the site.
The contractor failed to ensure a safe system of work was implemented to identify, isolate, lockout, and tag the electrical supply to the timer prior to performing electrical work. As a result of this failure an electrical apprentice has received an electric shock when contacting an energised conductor in the process of removing the run on timer.The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. All QTP’s must complete mandatory training in competency units and training in the effective supervision of electrical apprentices, within three months. The contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months. The contractor was issued with a reprimand and with a $2,000 penalty.
- An electrical worker performed electrical work at utility facility which included continuity testing of an emergency generator circuit.
The worker failed to ensure that, before electrical work was carried out on electrical equipment, the equipment was tested by a competent person to decide whether or not it is energised. The worker failed to ensure the circuit supplying the electrical equipment was correctly identified, isolated, locked out and tagged before work was to be performed.
As a result of this failure an electrical apprentice received an electric shock when contact was made with an energised part.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units, training in the effective supervision of electrical apprentices and training in mentoring an apprentice or trainee, within three months. The worker was issued with a reprimand and a $1,500 penalty.
- An electrical contractor performed electrical work at utility facility which included continuity testing of an emergency generator circuit. In the process of conducting the continuity testing, the contractor failed to ensure that, before electrical work is carried out on electrical equipment, the equipment was tested by a competent person to decide whether or not it is energised.
The contractor failed to ensure that a safe system of work was implemented to identify, isolate, lock out, and tag the electrical equipment where work was to be performed. As a result of this failure an electrical apprentice received an electric shock when contact was made with an energised part.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. All QTP’s must complete mandatory training in competency units and training in the effective supervision of electrical apprentices, within three months. The contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months. The contractor was issued with a reprimand and with a $3,000 penalty. - An electrical worker performed electrical work at residence, which included the supply and installation of a new irrigation system, and the installation of a new submain cable installed underground between the main Current Transformer (CT) board and the Distribution Board (DB).
The worker failed to ensure the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, was electrically safe and compliant with the Wirings Rules of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.
As a result of this failure the electrical installation was energised with an unsafe non-compliant earthing arrangement that compromised the intended fault current return path, meaning automatic disconnection of supply under fault conditions could not be assured.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units within three months. The worker was issued with a caution and a $1,500 penalty. This was in addition to receiving an Infringement notice from the ESO totaling $600.
- An electrical contractor performed electrical work at residence, which included the supply and installation of a new irrigation system, and the installation of a new submain cable installed underground between the main Current Transformer (CT) board and the Distribution Board (DB).
The contractor failed to have systems in place to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, was electrically safe and compliant with the Wirings Rules under section 71 of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.
As a result of this failure the electrical installation was energised with an unsafe non-compliant earthing arrangement that compromised the intended fault current return path, meaning automatic disconnection of supply under fault conditions could not be assured. Several defects with the Wiring Rules were identified, including the immediate electrical risk of an energised circuit with unsafe and non-compliant earthing arrangements.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. All QTP’s must complete mandatory training in competency units, and the contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months. The contractor was issued with a reprimand and with a $3,500 penalty. This was in addition to receiving Infringement notices from the ESO totaling $800. - An electrical worker performed electrical work at residence, which included the installation of two final sub circuits connected to socket outlets for A/C units.
The worker failed to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, was electrically safe and compliant with the Wirings Rules and the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.
As a result of this failure the subcircuits for the A/C units were left energised with exposed energised parts. A person at the residence received an electric shock when contact was made with the exposed energised part of the socket outlet.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical work licence, effective immediately. The worker was instructed to complete training in competency units, training in the effective supervision of electrical apprentices and training in mentoring an apprentice or trainee, within three months. The worker was issued with a caution and a $1,000 penalty. This was in addition to receiving an Infringement notice from the ESO totaling $200.
An electrical contractor performed electrical work at residence, which included the installation of two final sub circuits connected to socket outlets for A/C units. The contractor failed to ensure that the electrical installation, to the extent it was affected by the electrical work, was electrically safe and compliant with the Wirings Rules of the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.As a result of this failure the subcircuits for the A/C units were left energised with exposed energised parts. A person at the residence received an electric shock when contact was made with the exposed energised part of the socket outlet.
The Electrical Licensing Committee decided to include conditions on the electrical contractor licence, effective immediately. All QTP’s must complete mandatory training in competency units. The contractor must complete an approved electrical safety system audit from an independent auditor within six months. The contractor was issued with a caution and with a $1,000 penalty. This was in addition to receiving an Infringement notice from the ESO totaling $400.