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Electrical workers and contractors

What law applies
Legal requirements for the electrical industry, including the Act, Regulation and codes of practice

What is electrical work?
Electrical work is the manufacturing, constructing, installing, testing, maintaining, repairing, altering, removing or replacing electrical equipment

Electrical equipment and tools - testing and tagging
Who can test electrical equipment, how often should electrical equipment be tested

Electrical contractor self assessment audit package
A self-assessment package for electrical contractors. This voluntary package helps contractors better understand some of their key electrical safety obligations

Always work de-energised
Working de-energised is the safest option when working with electricity

Do you ever really have to work live?
Working live should only be your last option, testing is live work

Managing risks
Information about the risk management process

Types of electrical work
Including construction work, electrical medical equipment, air conditioning and switchboards

Dangers
Dangers associated with electricity are electric shock, arcing, explosion or fire and toxic gas from fire

Hazards
Electrical hazards can be present in confined spaces, hazardous areas and working at heights

Accredited auditors
Types of accredited auditor, find an accredited auditor

Issuing of certificates
Information on certificates of testing and compliance, information on certificates of testing and safety

Last updated 3 October 2008

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