Electricity is a constant hazard in many workplaces and workers who work on or near electricity are at risk of shocks, burns, other serious injuries or even death.

If you are a business or employer (or other (PCBU), you are responsible for ensuring that any risk of injury from electrical equipment, electrical work or electrical installations is eliminated or, if this isn't reasonably practicable, minimised.

Watch this video below for simple steps to keep yourself and your workers safe.

There are specific requirements for:

• inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
• electrical work on energised electrical equipment.
• residual current devices.
• overhead and underground power lines.

If you are using electrical equipment and installations on construction and demolition sites, you also need to comply with the Australian Standard AS/NZS 3012:2010 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites.

The managing electrical risks in the workplace code of practice has more detailed information.

For more information, visit workcover.gov.au