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Queensland electrical safety code of practice for electrical equipment in rural industry, giving guidance on duties under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld).
A code of practice applies to anyone who has a duty of care in the circumstances described in the code. It gives guidance on electrical safety duties and standards under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) and effective ways to identify and manage electrical safety risks. Duty holders must consider all electrical safety risks, not only those covered by the regulations and codes.
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- Queensland electrical safety code of practice for electrical equipment in rural industry, giving guidance on duties under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld).
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- business.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020 – Rural Industry: Overview and Application is a WHS requirement set out in Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020 - Rural industry (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) > Codes of Practice > Rural Industry.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020 – Rural Industry: Overview and Application is a WHS obligation under Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020 - Rural industry (QLD). In short, Queensland electrical safety code of practice for electrical equipment in rural industry, giving guidance on duties under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld).
What changed recently?
Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020 – Rural Industry: Overview and Application was last updated on 19 October 2026.