The obligation
The Code, made under section 44 of the Electrical Safety Act 2002, is a practical guide to meeting the electrical safety standards of the Act and the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.
It applies to anyone who has an electrical safety duty in the circumstances described in the Code. In most cases, following the Code would achieve compliance, but compliance may also be achieved by another method, such as a technical or industry standard, that provides an equivalent or higher standard of electrical safety. An inspector may refer to the Code when issuing an improvement or electrical safety protection notice.
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- The Code, made under section 44 of the Electrical Safety Act 2002, is a practical guide to meeting the electrical safety standards of the Act and the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Overview and Application of the Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2021 – Managing Electrical Risks is a WHS requirement set out in Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2021 - Managing electrical risks (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) > Codes of Practice > Managing Electrical Risks 2021.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Overview and Application of the Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2021 – Managing Electrical Risks is a WHS obligation under Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2021 - Managing electrical risks (QLD). In short, The Code, made under section 44 of the Electrical Safety Act 2002, is a practical guide to meeting the electrical safety standards of the Act and the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.
What changed recently?
Overview and Application of the Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2021 – Managing Electrical Risks was last updated on 19 October 2026.