Maintaining a safe workplace is everyone’s responsibility. This section offers information and tools to help you manage risks and protect health, safety and wellbeing.
Everything you need to know about worker’s compensation insurance, whether you’re an employer needing to insure your workers or a worker who’s been injured at work.
Your rehabilitation and return to work journey will be easier if you know your options, the steps to take, and who’s responsible for what.
Information about work health and safety and electrical licensing, registration and training.
Learn about the Acts, Regulations and codes of practice we are responsible for and find information on workplace inspections and prosecutions.
Find health and safety information and guidance about your industry and the kind of work you do.
A listing of useful resources available on the website. Use the in-page search or filters to find what you need.
Read the September 2024 edition of eSAFE Electrical bulletin.
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.
Three of the electrical safety Codes of Practice (Codes) have been amended to ensure they remain consistent with the recently updated Electrical Safety Act 2002 and the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.
Working near overhead powerlines is a high-risk task, often underestimated in its danger. Despite their omnipresence, powerlines carry a lethal charge that can turn a regular workday into a life-threatening situation. Tragically, many workers fail to appreciate just how deadly they can be—even without direct contact.
ESO embarked on an ambitious journey moving the much-loved Electrical Safety Week into Electrical Safety Fortnight (2-14 September), a campaign that is designed to elevate awareness and education around electrical safety across various sectors and communities.
Times when it’s ok to DIY fail – trying to fix a wonky table or hanging up a shelf incorrectly… times when it’s not – DIY electrical work.
Calling all sparkies and safety champs – it’s that time of year again! The 2025 Farm Safety Calendar is out, and trust us, it's more than just 12 months of cute kid drawings. Behind the colourful crayon art, there’s a serious (but fun) message: keeping everyone safe on the farm, especially when it comes to electricity.