Guides: Electrical Trades & Electrotechnology: Electrical Safety

Weblinks - Acts & Regulations

Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991
Electricity Act 1945 An Act to make provision as to the examination and licensing of persons in respect of their competency to carry out works relating to electricity, and the examination, prohibition or approval of electrical appliances
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 This Act provides for the promotion, co-ordination, administration and enforcement of occupational safety and health in Western Australia.
Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 These regulations set the minimum requirements for specific hazards, work and administrative practices in relation to work safety and health.
WA Electrical Requirements The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS), Building and Energy Division, following consultation with network operators and the electrical contracting industry, prepared this updated version of the Western Australia Electrical Requirements (WAER).
Western Australian Legislation Click on the link above to search for WA legislation.

Electrical Safety - Safe Work Australia Electricity is one of the most important power sources that we all use every day. But if it’s not properly managed it can cause serious injury and death.

Asbestos Awareness Information for Electricians A fact sheet for electricians from Asbestos Safety & Eradication Agency.

Safe Working Guidelines for Electrical Workers This booklet provides advice on how safety can be achieved and maintained by every electrical worker.

safe@work Industry Module: Electrical work module Safe work procedures and equipment guidelines for electrical work.
safe@work Industry Module: Electricity Preventative measures for electrical accidents and electrocution.

Dial Before You Dig Dial Before You Dig delivers a vital national community service designed to assist in preventing damage and disruption to Australia’s vast utility networks such as electricity, gas, water and telecommunications.

Injury Hotspots: Electricians These are the most common injuries and hazards for people working in electrical trades, as shown by injury claims.