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New electrical safety laws - protecting workers and the community

The Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 (ESOLA Regulation) gives effect to further recommendations from the Review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2002.

Sparkie fined $10,000 for live switchboard in Sunshine Coast classroom

An electrician has been fined $10,000 after leaving a live switchboard exposed in a classroom placing students who were present at significant risk.

Electric shock results in $85,000 fine for aquatic centre

A council run aquatic centre was fined $85,000 in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court following an incident where a worker contacted overhead powerlines with a pool-cleaning tool.

Stronger electrical safety laws proposed for Queensland

The Queensland Government has outlined proposals to further strengthen the state’s electrical safety laws, following a review of the Electrical Safety Act 2002.

Electrician prosecuted for unsafe electrical work in ceiling spaces

A former qualified electrician, who operated as a sole trader, has been fined $40,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to three charges relating to failing to comply with an electrical safety duty.

Calling all sparkies - connect with us for Electrical Safety Week

Kickstart your September with Electrical Safety Week 2023 a series of events for electrical industry leaders, workers, contractors and apprentices.