Health and safety guidance and resources for electrical contractors, electricians, electrical workers and businesses that work with electricity on electrical installations.
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CampaignsAll campaigns
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Farm safety calendar competition
The 12 winning Queensland primary school students will be announced in September 2021. Pre-order your 2022 Farm safety calendar today!
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Safety Advocates
Our Safety Advocates highlight the personal impacts that an injury can have on workers and their families.
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Electricity Safety Week 2021
Attend our events and webinars to find out more about safety in the electrical industry
NewsAll news
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It's time to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy
Your accident insurance policy with WorkCover Queensland, which covers your business for the cost of any work-related injuries to your worke...
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2021–2022 WorkCover Queensland industry classifications released
The finalised rates for WorkCover Queensland's industry classifications (WIC) for 2021–2022 have now been published in the Queensland Govern...
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Medical and Allied Health fee updates - effective 1 July 2021
WorkCover Queensland has updated both the Medical and Allied Health Tables of Costs effective 1 July 2021. Fees have been indexed in line wi...
EventsAll events
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Electrical apprentice safety webinar
A free live webinar for electrical apprentices.
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Electricity Safety Summit
A physical (face-to-face) breakfast that will also be livestreamed for electrical industry leaders.
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Electrical contractor webinar
A free live webinar for electrical contractors, electricians and anyone working in the electrical industry.
Alerts
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Incident alert
Arc flash incidentsIn January 2021, two electrical workers suffered burns following an arc flash. They were working in a switch room with an LV main switchboard. Initial enquiries...
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Person falls from tankIn November 2020, a man sustained serious head injuries after falling from a water tank that had just been put in place by a vehicle loading crane. It appears h...
HazardsAll hazards
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Electrical products and equipment
There are specific responsibilities and obligations connected with using and maintaining, selling and hiring electrical equipment and applia...
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Powerlines and electrical cables
Working near powerlines can be fatal. Touching them or straying into the exclusion zone around them can result in a serious electric shock.
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Energised electrical parts
Electrical work on an electrical installation or electrical equipment may pose a risk of inadvertent contact with adjacent energised parts.
Codes of practiceAll codes of practice
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Managing electrical risks in the workplace code of practice 2021
This Code of Practice on how to manage electrical risks in workplaces is made under section 44 of the ES Act.
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Electrical safety code of practice 2020 - Works
This code of practice gives practical advice on how to manage risks associated with electricity entity works.
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Working near overhead and underground electric lines - Electrical safety code of practice 2020
This code of practice gives practical advice on working near overhead and underground electric lines.
Services
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Apply for or renew electrical worker licences
Electrical work licence (permit holders), electrical work licence (for an apprentice), electrical work licence (other than apprentice), rest...
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Paying my premium
Paying your premium is quick, easy and flexible.
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Check insurance coverCheck to see if an employer has a current accident insurance policy.
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WorkCover remittanceDownload a copy of your payment remittance advice.
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Wage payments calculatorThis online wage payment calculator helps work out weekly compensation rates.
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WorkCover Connect for employers
Manage your claims and policy with our free online service.
Guides
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Electrical licensing eligibility guideElectrical licensing eligibility guide
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Working safely near powerlinesA brochure providing step by step advice on working safely around powerlines including exclusion zones (2 pages).
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Role of a qualified technical personAll electrical work performed by a licensed electrical contractor must be performed or supervised by a qualified technical person (QTP) who ...
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New eligibility requirements for electrical contractor licencesGuide to changes effective 1 January 2019.
Tools
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People at workPeople at Work is a psychosocial risk assessment process to help identify and manage risks to the psychological health at work.
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Do Not Do It Yourself SignageLarge printable colour sign
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Certificate of testingBlank certificate of testing and compliance/ certificate of testing and safety
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Electrical contractor self-auditThis self-audit is designed to help you better understand and meet your key electrical safety obligations.
VideosAll videos
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Arc flash safety – Mark’s story
Experienced electrician Mark was badly burnt by an arc flash while working on a commercial switchboard. He spent three weeks in hospital and...
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There's no such thing as a safe shock
Doctor Chris Andrews discusses the effects of electric shocks to the body and how even a minor shock can lead to physical and mental issues.
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Managing the risks of high fault current
Senior Inspector Mark Pocock discusses the risks of working around high fault current.
Case studiesAll case studies
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Worker unsuccessfully appeals court's initial finding that she was not bullied at work
Robertson v State of Queensland, 7 May 2021. The Court of Appeal has dismissed a worker's appeal against the District Court of Queensland's ...
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Losing breath - The Adam Sager story
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's latest film, losing breath tells the tragic story of Adam Sager who died from mesothelioma (an asbe...
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Employers need to consider the health and safety of those at work outside of normal hours
In the recent judgement of Walker v Greenmountain Food Processing Pty Ltd [2020] QSC 329, the Supreme Court of Queensland found an employer ...
Forms
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Form 16 - Application for an electrical work licenceApplication for an electrical work licence
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Form 10 - Application for an electrical work licence (apprentice)Application for an electrical work licence (apprentice), form 10.
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Form 15 - Change of details or replacement card for an electrical work licenceChange of details or replacement card for an electrical work licence
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Form 9 - Guideline for the application to register a new cathodic protection systemGuide and form in one document
Podcasts
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Workplace design for better health, safety, wellness and productivity at NOJA Power - a case study
Presented by Jay Manne and Rabiul Alam (NOJA Power).
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Living like the world’s longest-lived people
Hear from Nick Buettner about the common lifestyle and cultural traits of a bluezone location and how they relate to workplaces.