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Living around electricity

Living safely with electricity
Interactive education program for Grades 1-3

Electrical work around the home
Important things to know about electricity in the home

Safety switches
What are safety switches, how do they work, do you need one

Using generators
General information on generators including portable and permanently connected generators

Electricity around water
How to ensure electrical safety when you have electricity near water

Last updated 14 August 2008

What to do in an emergency!

Don't do your own electrical work

Is my electrician licensed?

Which switch is which?

Water and electricity doesn't mix

Safety switches save lives brochure (PDF, 144 KB)

Green slime on older cabling - alert

Electrical safety and you brochure (PDF, 275KB)

Safety switch requirements when buying and selling residential property (PDF, 220KB)

For more information contact:

Queensland Government

Electrical safety infoline 1300 650 662

Non-Queensland Government link

Energex – prepare your place for summer