Importance of Electrical Safety Audit for Companies in Australia

The electric risk refers to the risk of death, electric shock, or other injuries directly or indirectly caused by exposure to electricity. The potential hazards associated with these electrical risks are:

Some workplace environments are more susceptible to electric hazard risks, especially in harsher weather conditions. If your office is outdoors, in industries such as construction or landscaping, water can damage equipment.

In addition, people operating heavy equipment should pay special attention to safety procedures.

As a general rule, electrical equipment used under a “hostile working environment” should be inspected at least every 12 months.

The electrical safety inspector will check whether you and your employees are working safely with electricity and whether you are protecting others and property from electric shock.

This review can help you familiarize yourself with the responsibilities and requirements of an employer and provide you with useful information.

A report by WorkSafe Australia stats that between 2003-15, 142 workers died of electrocution (an average of 11 workers per year). Among these fatal accidents almost 87% (123) were occurred during the installation of electrical infrastructure.

The following electrical safety audit framework is ready to be used to develop an electrical safety plan to be implemented. Data collection and analysis can be done in a modular manner.

Carelabs appoints accredited auditors in accordance with the 2002 Electrical Safety Act to perform specific audit and inspection functions.

At Carelabs, experienced electrical engineers conduct comprehensive electrical safety audit to help customers reduce risks, use standard operating procedures for electrical equipment, and help ensure compliance with applicable safety codes and regulations.

Carelabs offer electrical safety audit services in all the major cities of Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia.

Call us right away to arrange an electrical safety audit or to get a quote!

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