Electrical Safety Office

We are at the Hughenden Show today and tomorrow - come and visit us and chat to the team about how to keep yourself and your family safe around electricity ⚡

Whether you own or rent, you should have safety switches installed on all circuits in your home to keep safe.

Safety switches help protect you, your family and visitors from electric shock. But one safety switch may not be enough.

Unsure what switches are already installed?

Call a licensed electrician to check your home and make sure you’re protected.

The risk is real - one safety switch may not be enough Description

Join us for a toolbox talk designed for electrical workers and contractors in Hughenden!

📅 Monday, 25 May 2026
⏰ Time: 3.30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Location: CWA Hall – 34 Stansfield Street, Hughenden

The free session will cover:
• The role of the Electrical Safety Office
• Current electrical safety issues
• Newly published technical guides for industry
• Working on or near energised electrical equipment
• Working in roof spaces.

Whether you're on the tools or supervising, this is a great opportunity to stay informed, share insights, and strengthen workplace electrical safety.

✅ Free event – no registration required

Keep your solar panels in top shape:

🔍 Inspect for damage before cleaning
💧 Use water only—avoid cleaning products

🚫🧽 Skip scourers or anything abrasive
🚫💦 Avoid high‑pressure cleaners
🚫🪣 Keep buckets off the panels

General maintenance can be done by a competent person who has experience with solar energy systems, but electrical work must only be carried out by a licensed electrician.

Download our inspection and maintenance checklist for more information on what should be checked and why⬇️ https://www.electricalsafety.qld.gov.au/electrical-safety-home/solar-pv-systems

Before you plug in your electric blanket, check for frayed cords or damaged plugs. The blanket should feel soft and flexible, if the heating wire feels brittle, don't use it.

While using it:

• check the appliance for changes in colour from overheating and moisture

• maintain the blanket as per the manufacturer’s instructions on the label

• only use it for its intended purpose.

If there are any signs of damage, stop using the blanket and throw it away or get it repaired.

A quick safety check can prevent an electric shock or fire🔥

For more safety tips visit: https://bit.ly/3KrLXQj

⚡ Hughenden is getting switched on.

The Electrically Safe and Aware Town Initiative is coming to your community — bringing free resources, practical information and local conversations about electrical safety for residents, workers and businesses alike.

🔧 Free electrical worker and contractor toolbox talk
Monday 25 May, 3.30pm–4.30pm
CWA Hall — 34 Stansfield Street, Hughenden

💬 Free community information sessions

Session one
Monday 25 May, 11.30am–12.30pm
Flinders Discovery Centre — 37 Gray Street, Hughenden

Session two
Monday 25 May, 1.45pm–2.45pm
Flinders Library — 34 Gray Street, Hughenden

Session three
Monday 25 May, 4.00pm–5.00pm
Allen Terry Caravan Park — 2 Resolution Street, Hughenden

Session four
Tuesday 26 May, 4.00pm–5.00pm
Allen Terry Caravan Park — 2 Resolution Street, Hughenden

Session five
Tuesday 26 May, 6.00pm–7.00pm
Hughenden Returned Services League (RSL) — 17 Flinders Street, Hughenden

This Mother’s Day, make sure your gift is as safe as it is thoughtful. 💐🎁

If you’re buying mum a new electrical appliance, look for the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). This shows the product meets Australian safety standards and has been properly tested.

Buying from overseas sellers online can be risky as non-compliant products may cause electric shock, fire, or injury, and may not be eligible for a refund if something goes wrong.

For more information about purchasing electrically safe products visit: https://www.electricalsafety.qld.gov.au/electrical-equipment/buying-and-using-electrical-equipment

⚡ New course available: Effective supervision of electrical apprentices ⚡

The micro-credential course is an initiative of the Queensland Electrical Licensing Committee and the Electrical Education Safety Committee.

The course aims to improve safety and compliance in electrical apprentice supervision and provides:
✔ Practical leadership techniques
✔ Key supervision skills
✔ Strategies to effectively support electrical apprentices in the workplace.

On completion, you’ll receive a certificate of completion as well as a digital badge.

For more information and to enrol online visit: https://coursegateway.tafeqld.edu.au/product?catalog=MCC00199

Dale was a skilled young worker, a loving partner, and a devoted dad. But an accident in the ceiling space of a Cairns school tragically ended his life.

Even if you think you’re safe, live wires in roof spaces are deadly. Turning off the main power at the switchboard is the best way to reduce the risk of electrical incidents —but it is important to remember some cables, like solar or mains lines, remain live and these risks will need to be controlled.

Whether you’re a tradie or a homeowner, stay safer up there, switch off down here.

Work Safe Queensland 94 likes. "I love you, Dad – The Dale Kennedy story"

Our April eSAFE Electrical newsletter is now live!

Stay up to date with the latest electrical safety news, practical tips, regulatory updates, and real incident insights—all in one place.

Read the April edition here: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/news-and-events/newsletters/esafe-newsletters/esafe-editions/esafe/april-2026

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