Electrical Safety

Electrical hazards can have a devastating effect on your business and individuals, should an electrical incident occur.

These hazards can impact your staff, contractors and patrons.

Most common electrical hazards seen in our Industry include:

• Faulty or poorly maintained electrical equipment
• Overloaded power boards
• Using electrical equipment in close proximity to water

Equipment that is most vulnerable are tools that are used regularly, in particular those plugged and unplugged daily. Regular offenders include extension leads, small kitchen appliances and fridges.

WHS requirements to notify in the event you have an electrical related incident (electric shock, electrical fire, electrocution) the PCBU is required to notify SafeWork NSW as soon as reasonably practicable (more information can be found here).

What can you do? (Proactive controls)

• Testing and tagging
• Use of Residual Current Devices (RCDs) or “safety switches”

Other electrical safety controls include:

• Regular maintenance
• Visual inspections prior to use
• Lock out or remove faulty items
• Ensure your workers are trained in the correct operation of the electrical equipment

Need more information?

You can refer to:

SafeWork NSW Code of Practice – Managing electrical risks in the workplace

SafeWork NSW Electrical risks at the workplace – Fact sheet

The HiiSafe team is here to help. SafeWork NSW, like all potential risks, takes potential electrocution very seriously. If your premises are inspected by SafeWork NSW or for more information on resources and training courses available to all policy holders, please contact us on the details below.

Contact Information
Name: Hospitality Industry Insurance
Mobile: 02 8251 9069
Email: info@hii.au
Website: https://hii.au/