Electrical and power
Electricity can kill or severely injure people and cause damage to property. However, you can take simple measures when working with or near electricity and electrical equipment to reduce the risk of injury to you, your workers and others around you.
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Further information
- The Electrical safety in construction inspection checklist (PDF, 196.38 KB) has been developed for principal contractors and site supervisors to assist in complying with electrical requirements when onsite.
- Working in impressed current corrosion protection systems
- Master Electricians Association and National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) provides further advice and membership opportunities for the electrical industry
- The Code of practice – Managing electrical risks in the workplace (PDF, 1337.36 KB) provides more information on inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
- AS/NZS 2012 Electrical installation – construction and demolition sites
- The Electrical risks at the workplace fact sheet provides general guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and workers on managing electrical risks at the workplace.
- Findings Report: Electrical Safety in Construction 2022-23
This video is a recording of a webinar presented by SafeWork NSW and NSW Fair Trading Inspectors. It outlines simple measures to work safely with, or near, electricity and electrical equipment in the construction industry.