Further amendments to electrical safety codes of practice
Four of the electrical safety codes of practice have been amended to ensure they remain consistent with changes to the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.
Changes to the codes commenced on 1 January 2025:
- Construction and operation of solar farms Code of Practice 2024 (PDF, 0.9 MB)
- Electrical safety Code of Practice 2020 - Electrical equipment rural industry (PDF, 0.58 MB)
- Electrical safety Code of Practice 2020 – Working near overhead and underground electric lines (PDF, 0.55 MB)
- Electrical safety Code of Practice 2021 - Managing electrical risks in the workplace (PDF, 1.26 MB)
These amendments do not introduce any new requirements for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs).
A reminder that up-to-date versions of codes can be found on the WorkSafe website.
Further information
For more information about the recent changes to the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013, visit Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024.