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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Electricity safety summit 2023
This year’s summit saw electrical industry leaders focus on what it takes to be the best leader, diversity in the workplace and learning for...
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Electrical apprentice safety forum 2023
This breakfast event held at Bracken Ridge TAFE provided electrical apprentices with an update on what is happening in the electrical indust...
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Electrical industry safety webinar 2023
The Electrical industry safety webinar is for electrical contractors, electricians and anyone working in the electrical industry to hear ind...
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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Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2021 - Managing electrical risks in the workplace
This Code of Practice on how to manage electrical risks in workplaces is made under section 44 of the ES Act. A code of practice is a practi...
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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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Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020 - Working near overhead and underground electric lines
This Code of Practice on managing risks when working near overhead and underground electric lines is made under section 44 of the ES Act. A ...
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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Mentally healthy workplaces workshops 2025
Designed for managers and supervisors, you’ll be equipped with foundational skills to identify, assess and manage risks to psychological hea...
NewsAll news
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Annual update of Medical Tables of Costs
WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the tables of costs for medical treatment and supplementary services applicable for workers' c...
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WorkCover partnership helps electricians stay strong
As part of our Injury Risk Reduction Initiatives, WorkCover Queensland has partnered with Master Electricians Australia to help electricians...
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Tis the season to be jolly
The holiday season is fast approaching and with it, extended trading hours across the state allowing Queenslanders to avoid the Christmas ru...
Alerts
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Incident alert
Worker injured after fall through roofA worker sustained an injury in a recent incident when they fell through the roof of an industrial building. It appears they stepped on a plastic roof sheet whi...
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Incident alert
Fatal incident resulting from electric shock injuriesEarlier this year, an electrical worker received a fatal electric shock while upgrading a split air-conditioning system located on the metal roof of a commercia...
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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Plaintiff alleged the absence of proper training led to inability to assess and mitigate risks
Ritchie James Edward Lowe v Greenmountain Food Processing Pty Ltd [2024] QDC 204. The Plaintiff failed to establish any negligence or insuff...
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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...
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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.