Health and safety guidance and resources for electrical contractors, electricians, electrical workers and businesses that work with electricity on electrical installations.
Electrical
VideosAll videos
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Electrical safety summit
Watch the Summit recording, which saw electrical industry leaders focus on global supply and emerging technologies in the electrical industr...
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Electrical contractor webinar
Watch the Electrical contractor webinar, designed for electrical contractors, electricians and anyone working in the electrical industry.
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Electrical and asbestos safety in rental properties webinar
Watch the electrical and asbestos safety in rental properties webinar, designed for landlords and property managers.
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 can put you at risk of contact with energised electrical parts. The risk of working near these parts can be as great as work...
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.
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
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 ...
eSAFE newslettersAll newsletters
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eSAFE Electrical
eSAFE Electrical provides news and practical information for workers and contractors in the electrical industry.
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eSAFE Electrical apprentice
News and practical information for apprentices in the electrical industry.
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EventsAll events
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North Queensland Work Well Conference 2023
This one-and-a-half-day event in Townsville focuses on injury prevention, mental health, work health and safety, rehabilitation and return t...
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Workplace Health & Safety Show
Office of Industrial Relations will be displaying at the Workplace Health & Safety Show at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on ...
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Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 - Information Sessions
In these FREE in person sessions Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will provide persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), wi...
NewsAll news
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WorkCover continues to offer Queenslanders exceptional value and a sustainable fund
WorkCover continues to support Queensland workers and employers while offering some of the best value for money for a workers’ compensation ...
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Electrical Safety Office director awarded by Standards Australia
Electrical Safety Office director awarded national W.R Hebblewhite Medal. Brian Richardson acknowledged for his contribution and foresight t...
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Contributory negligence found against hospital worker who injured shoulder
A Queensland Supreme Court judge has awarded damages to a hospital worker who injured her shoulder while assisting a co-worker to move a mat...
Alerts
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Incident alert
Electricity meter contractor fatally attacked by dogsIn December 2022, a contractor was fatally injured when he was attacked by a number of dogs. Preliminary investigations found he was attending a residential add...
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Incident alert
Serious fire and explosion injuries in three hot work incidentsIn October 2022, a worker suffered serious burns to his upper body after being engulfed by a fire at an engineering workplace. Early investigations revealed he...
Tools
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Electrical LEAD safety leadership toolkitThe Electrical Safety Office (ESO) is working proactively with the electrical industry and has developed a toolkit specific to their needs.
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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.
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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Renew or reinstate your electrical contractor licence
Information on how to renew or reinstate your electrical contractor licence
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Check insurance coverCheck to see if an employer has a current accident insurance policy.
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Electrical licences
Find out about electrical worker and electrical contractor licences, how to apply for, renew or update your details on your licence and sear...
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Change your licence details, replacement or additional cards
Information on how to change details on your licence, and how to get replacement or additional cards.
Case studiesAll case studies
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Tamara's story
Tamara shared with us what motivates her to foster a supportive return to work culture and help YFS employees when they are injured.
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Keith and Thomas’s Story
Iceworld CEO Keith shares how he turned things around for both Thomas and the business in this case study.
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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 ...