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Dangers and hazards

Electrical dangers and hazards

Confined spaces, hazardous areas, working at heights, working in and around dug-out spaces, high fault currents.

Insulation and downlight dangers

Some things to consider, obligation of insulation installers under the electrical safety legislation, wiring rules and downlights.

Working near exposed live parts

Information about working safely near exposed and electrically live parts (such as overhead electric lines, electric wiring or underground cables).

Transport

What is considered a high load, travel requirements and responsibilities.

Rural

Hazard identification and control measures for rural workers operating near exposed live parts.

Operating cranes and plant

Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures for operating cranes and plant.

Repairing electrical equipment

Hazard identification, risk management and control measures for repairing electrical equipment.

Working near low voltage electric line

Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures when working near low-voltage electric lines.

Working near electrical hazards in building

Safety alert – school electrical danger, hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures for working near electrical hazards in buildings.

High voltage isolation

High voltage presents higher levels of hazards which also apply to isolation and access.

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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