The obligation
The Act aims to prevent persons being killed or injured, and property being destroyed or damaged, by electricity.
Section 4 states the Act is directed at eliminating the human cost to individuals, families and the community of death, injury and destruction that can be caused by electricity. Under section 5, this purpose is achieved by imposing duties on persons who may affect the electrical safety of others by their acts or omissions, and by establishing benchmarks through regulations, ministerial notices and codes of practice.
- What
- The Act aims to prevent persons being killed or injured, and property being destroyed or damaged, by electricity.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Purpose of the Act and how it is achieved is a WHS requirement set out in Electrical Safety Act 2002 (QLD). The relevant provision is Part 1 — Preliminary.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Purpose of the Act and how it is achieved is a WHS obligation under Electrical Safety Act 2002 (QLD). In short, The Act aims to prevent persons being killed or injured, and property being destroyed or damaged, by electricity.
What changed recently?
Purpose of the Act and how it is achieved was last updated on 19 October 2026.