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POL-013emergencyv1.0February 2026
Electrical Safety Policy
POL-013 | Electrical Safety Policy | Version 1.0 | February 2026
Purpose
To manage electrical risks and ensure compliance with the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld).
Scope
All workers, contractors, and visitors at [YOUR BUSINESS NAME].
Key Rules
- Only licensed electricians may perform electrical installation, repair, or maintenance work.
- All portable electrical equipment must be tested and tagged in accordance with AS/NZS 3760 and the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 (Qld).
- Residual Current Devices (RCDs) must be used with all portable electrical equipment in the warehouse and yard.
- Damaged or faulty electrical equipment must be immediately removed from service and tagged "OUT OF SERVICE".
- Extension leads must not be used as permanent wiring. Use only as a temporary measure.
- Do not use electrical equipment near water or in wet conditions unless it is rated for that purpose.
- Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures must be followed before performing any maintenance on electrical equipment.
Test and Tag Requirements
| Location | Frequency |
| Warehouse / construction environment | 3 months |
| Office environment | 12 months |
| Hostile environment (outdoor, wet) | 1 month |
Electrical Incident Response
If you witness an electrical incident:
- Do not touch the person if they are still in contact with the electrical source.
- Turn off the power at the switchboard if safe to do so.
- Call 000 immediately.
- Do not approach until the power is confirmed off.