Safety & Compliance
Thermal Imaging
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Thermal Imaging: A non-contact diagnostic tool that identifies hot spots in electrical systems using infrared cameras. Helps detect overloaded circuits, failing components, and potential fire risks before they cause damage.
Electrical Audit
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Electrical Audit: A formal review of an electrical system to identify safety risks, compliance issues, or energy inefficiencies. May be internal or required by regulatory authorities, especially in commercial and industrial sites.
Compliance Certificate
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Compliance Certificate: A legal document that certifies that electrical work has been carried out according to the relevant safety standards and legislation. Must be provided by licensed electricians after completing most residential and commercial work in QLD.
Load Testing
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Load Testing: Involves applying electrical load to equipment or systems to verify they can handle operational demands. Used for commissioning, maintenance, and ensuring generators or UPS systems perform reliably under stress.
Fault Finding Procedure
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Fault Finding Procedure: A systematic process for identifying and rectifying electrical faults. May include visual inspections, testing with meters, and isolating circuits to trace the issue. Essential for maintaining system uptime.
Electrical Inspection Report
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Electrical Inspection Report: A formal document completed after assessing an electrical system for faults, safety hazards, or compliance issues. Often required for rentals, renovations, or insurance purposes.
Earth Leakage
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Earth Leakage: Occurs when electrical current escapes a circuit and flows to earth. Can indicate insulation damage, moisture ingress, or faulty equipment. Detected by RCDs or earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCBs).
High Voltage Permit
Last Updated: April 25, 2025High Voltage Permit: A required authorisation to work on or near high voltage (HV) equipment. Involves risk assessments, trained HV operators, and strict isolation controls. Issued under company and industry protocols.
Residual Voltage
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Residual Voltage: Voltage that remains in a circuit or component after it has been disconnected. Can be dangerous if not discharged properly. Testing for residual voltage is part of every safe isolation procedure.
Arc Flash
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Arc Flash: A dangerous electrical explosion caused by a fault or short circuit through the air. Can cause severe burns, blindness, or death. Electricians mitigate this risk using arc-rated PPE, isolation procedures, and flash studies.
Fall from Height Risk
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Fall from Height Risk: A significant hazard in construction and electrical work, particularly when accessing roof spaces or poles. Fall prevention includes harness systems, edge protection, and compliance with height safety standards.
Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
Last Updated: April 25, 2025SWMS: A legal document outlining high-risk work activities, potential hazards, and safety control measures. Required under QLD WHS regulations for all electrical work involving risk (e.g. heights, confined spaces, live testing).
Electrical Risk Assessment
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Electrical Risk Assessment: A formal review to identify hazards, assess the likelihood and severity of risks, and implement controls. Conducted before starting any job involving electricity to comply with WHS laws and minimise incidents.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gear worn to protect electricians from electrical hazards, such as insulated gloves, arc-rated clothing, safety glasses, and dielectric boots. Must meet relevant Australian safety standards.
Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
Last Updated: April 25, 2025LOTO: A safety system that ensures dangerous machinery or circuits are properly shut off and cannot be re-energised during maintenance. Involves locking out isolation points and tagging them to show work is being performed.
Isolation Procedure
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Isolation Procedure: A step-by-step process for safely shutting off power to equipment before performing maintenance. Includes locking out switches, confirming de-energisation, and using safety signage. Required to prevent electric shock or arc flash.
Electrical Contractors Licence
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Electrical Contractors Licence: A licence that permits a business or individual to contract or advertise for electrical work. Requires holding both a Qualified Technical Person (QTP) and Qualified Business Person (QBP) within the business.
Electrical Work Licence
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Electrical Work Licence: A mandatory licence required to carry out any electrical installation or maintenance work in Queensland. Issued by the ESO and requires qualifications, competency assessments, and ongoing compliance.
Electrical Safety Office (QLD ESO)
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Electrical Safety Office (ESO): The ESO is the regulatory body in Queensland responsible for enforcing electrical safety laws, issuing licences, and investigating incidents. It operates under the Electrical Safety Act 2002.
AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules)
Last Updated: April 25, 2025AS/NZS 3000: The Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules, also known as the “Electrical Bible,” set the legal and safety requirements for designing, installing, and verifying electrical installations. Compliance is mandatory for all licensed electricians in QLD.