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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VideosAll videos
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Electrical apprentice safety webinar 2021
This recorded webinar is for electrical apprentices to learn from industry experts and one another about electrical safety, mental health an...
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Electrical safety in rental properties webinar 2021
This year’s recording of the livestreamed summit includes electrical industry leaders focusing on workforce competency.
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Electrical contractor webinar 2021
This recorded webinar is for electrical contractors, electricians and anyone working in the electrical industry to hear industry updates and...
NewsAll news
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Solar panel installation company fined $55,000 after apprentice falls from ladder
A Redcliffe based solar panel installation company has been fined $55,000 after a hearing in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court last Friday.
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New films urge rural Queenslanders to be safe around electricity
Five new films launched by the Queensland Government today are aimed at keeping rural communities safe from electrical dangers.
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Mushroom farm fined $130,000 for workplace incident
A family-run Ballandean mushroom farm and its director faced the Warwick Magistrates Court recently in relation to horrific injuries sustain...
EventsAll events
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The evolving role of safety leaders, Dom O’Brien
Discover how leaders not only embrace, but also set themselves up for success in a landscape that is constantly changing.
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Safe Work Month Launch
Join us online at 9am on Friday 7 October 2021 as we celebrate the start of Safe Work Month with a free online event that has something for ...
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Mental Health Forum 2021
The Mental Health Forum is an opportunity to get together and hear from industry experts as we discuss how we can promote, prevent, interven...
Alerts
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Incident alert
One worker killed and six injured when powerline arced to harvesterIn July 2021, one worker died and six others received electric shocks when a harvester came close enough to an overhead powerline to cause an electric arc. Init...
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Workplace health and safety alert
DC isolators – consequences of cancellation of a number of certificationsDirect current (DC) isolators used in photovoltaic solar systems in household installations are classified as high risk (level 3) electrical equipment in the El...
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.
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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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 ...
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The home: another place of employment where workplace injuries can occur
Working from home creates an additional place of employment in which the employer must take steps to do what is reasonably practicable to en...
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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Podcasts
A listing of podcasts available on the website. Use the in-page search or filters to help you easily find what you need.
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Providing a psychologically safe and positive workplace
Creating a psychologically safe workplace to improve health outcomes and reduce absenteeism and compensation claims.