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WorkSafe VIC & Electrical Compliance — What Melbourne Businesses Need to Know
A practical guide to your electrical safety obligations under Victorian WHS law and AS/NZS 3760:2022.
YOUR OBLIGATIONS
What Does Victorian Law Require?
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Vic), employers have a legal duty to ensure the workplace is safe — including all electrical equipment. AS/NZS 3760:2022 is the Australian standard that sets out how portable electrical equipment must be tested and maintained. Compliance with this standard is the recognised way of demonstrating your WHS obligations are being met.
Employer Duty of Care
Employers must identify and manage electrical hazards in the workplace. This includes ensuring all portable electrical equipment is regularly inspected, tested, and tagged.
AS/NZS 3760:2022
This is the Australian standard for in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment. It sets testing frequencies, procedures, and record-keeping requirements.
WorkSafe Inspections
WorkSafe Victoria inspectors can visit your workplace at any time. They can request your test & tag records on the spot — missing or outdated records can result in improvement notices or fines.
CONSEQUENCES
What Happens If You're Not Compliant?
Non-compliance with electrical safety obligations can have serious consequences for your business.
Improvement Notices
WorkSafe inspectors can issue improvement notices requiring you to fix compliance gaps within a set timeframe. Failure to comply can escalate to fines.
Fines & Penalties
Under the WHS Act, fines for electrical safety breaches can reach tens of thousands of dollars for individuals and significantly more for corporations.
Insurance Implications
Many insurers require evidence of current test & tag records. Without them, a claim involving electrical equipment or a workplace incident may be denied..
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