The importance of electrical safety after flooding

Inspectors from the Electrical Safety Office (ESO) have investigated a number of cases where people have received electric shocks from equipment that has been in contact with water.

With Queensland’s summer storm season here, the chance of equipment being flooded increases. Because of the risks, the ESO is urging Queenslanders to have a licensed electrician check appliances or equipment that have come into contact with water before use.

For further information on electrical safety after wet weather and general electrical safety contact:

• Ergon Energy on 13 10 46
• Energex on 13 12 53 or
• the Electrical Safety Office on 1300 650 662.