The obligation
Unsafe electrical equipment must not be used and should be labelled as unsafe until it is tested, repaired or replaced.
Regular visual inspection can identify obvious damage, wear or other conditions that might make equipment unsafe. Equipment should be tested after a repair or servicing that could affect its electrical safety and before first use if bought second hand. Brand new equipment does not have to be tested before first use but should still be visually inspected for damage.
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- What
- Unsafe electrical equipment must not be used and should be labelled as unsafe until it is tested, repaired or replaced.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Unsafe equipment and inspecting and testing electrical equipment 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?
Unsafe equipment and inspecting and testing electrical equipment is a WHS obligation under Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2021 - Managing electrical risks (QLD). In short, Unsafe electrical equipment must not be used and should be labelled as unsafe until it is tested, repaired or replaced.
What changed recently?
Unsafe equipment and inspecting and testing electrical equipment was last updated on 9 October 2026.
