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Electrical work and safety observation

What is electrical work?

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

Types of safety observers

Exclusion zone safety observer, low voltage safety observer, high voltage safety observer.

Using safety observers

A safety observer is required for testing electrical equipment work where the risk assessment shows a high risk to electrical safety.

Safety observer zones

Exclusion and authorisation zones.

Summary of safety observer requirements

Summary of exclusion zone, low voltage and high voltage safety observer requirements.

Contacts

Electrical safety infoline

1300 650 662 (local call charge within Australia, mobiles charged at applicable rates)

SmartLicence

Contact SmartLicence on 1300 363 711 for applications for licences, permits and registration information and assistance

Trades Recognition Australia

Visit Trades Recognition Australia (non-Queensland Government link) for more information on national recognition of your electrical trade skills.
Last reviewed
1 February 2010
Last updated
9 March 2012

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