The obligation
A PCBU must manage electrical risks at the workplace, and those who design, build, maintain or operate electricity entity works must meet Part 9 of the ES Regulation.
Under ES Regulation s11, a PCBU must manage risks associated with electrical risks at the workplace in accordance with the WHS Regulation, chapter 3, part 3.1. This means identifying reasonably foreseeable hazards, eliminating the risk so far as reasonably practicable, or otherwise minimising it through control measures. Control measures must be maintained so they remain effective, and reviewed and revised where necessary.
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- A PCBU must manage electrical risks at the workplace, and those who design, build, maintain or operate electricity entity works must meet Part 9 of the ES Regulation.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Managing electrical risks and requirements for works of an electricity entity is a WHS requirement set out in Electrical safety code of practice 2020 - Works (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Managing electrical risks and requirements for works of an electricity entity is a WHS obligation under Electrical safety code of practice 2020 - Works (QLD). In short, A PCBU must manage electrical risks at the workplace, and those who design, build, maintain or operate electricity entity works must meet Part 9 of the ES Regulation.
What changed recently?
Managing electrical risks and requirements for works of an electricity entity was last updated on 19 October 2026.