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Safety switches

What is a safety switch?
Safety switches are your insurance against electric shock

How do safety switches work?
Are safety switches failsafe, how to test your safety switch

Why do I need a safety switch?
All homes built since 1992 must have safety switches installed on power circuits

How do I know if I have a safety switch?
Check by looking at your switchboard for a test/reset button

Which switch is which?
Surge protectors, circuit breakers, safety switches, portable safety switches

How do I get a safety switch?
Only a licensed electrical contractor can install a safety switch

Safety switches and domestic rental properties
From 1 March 2008 all Queensland domestic rental properties must have a safety switch installed

Safety switches at your work
Do I need a safety switch at work

Last updated 22 July 2009