Electrical Safety Plan for Queensland
Queensland has a new electrical safety plan. The Electrical Safety Plan for Queensland 2009–2014 was developed by the Electrical Safety Board in consultation with industry and the Electrical Safety Office (ESO).
The plan builds on the achievements of the past five years to drive further improvements in electrical safety for Queensland.
The plan outlines the high level strategies, goals and targets to support improvements in electrical safety over the next five years. It was launched on 4 December 2008 and took effect from 1 January 2009.
The Commissioner for Electrical Safety Jack Camp said the plan’s five year goal was to eliminate all preventable electrical deaths in Queensland.
“Together the Electrical Safety Board, the ESO, entities, employers, contractors and workers can work on bringing about these positive outcomes and improving electrical safety for the benefit of all Queenslanders,” Mr Camp said. The plan has three priority areas:
- powerlines
- electrical installations
- electrical equipment.
Strategies have been developed for each of these priority areas, covering:
- education and awareness
- legislation
- compliance
- training
- equipment design and innovation.
Mr Camp said the strategies have been chosen to make the greatest impact in reducing the overall number of electrical incidents.
“However, the issues identified in the plan are not an exhaustive list and others may also be addressed as and when identified. This will help to ensure the plan can address emerging risk areas as and when they occur.”