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As stipulated in AS/NZS 3000:2018 Wiring Rules clause 2.6.2.2.2, Type AC RCDs must not be installed in Australia from 1 May 2023. This change is due to the increased use of electronics, solar energy generation and other similar products with a high direct current (DC) waveform component. Only Type...
Information for industry
While every effort is made to process high risk work licence applications quickly, there may be delays. When will my application be finalised Application processing times vary depending on the volume of applications being received and the completeness of the application submitted. If your...
High risk work licence
These information sheets provide information on how human factors can contribute to a sequence of events that lead to a major incident and how the inclusion of human factors can assist major hazard facility operations. Case study chemical release This case study is based on the fire and a series of...
Human factors
Information sheets provide concise information about legislation, safety and work practices and answers to common questions or how to do instructions. Focus on compliance Construction site security: Unauthorised access Fire risk from transparent bottles containing clear liquids stored in direct...
Information sheets
These guides describe practical measure that can be taken to prevent or minimise the risk of harm and contribute to the overall state of knowledge regarding hazards, risks and controls. Overviews of the WHS laws Western Australia's Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Overview of Western Australia’s...
Guides
These publications are designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. Statement of Regulatory Intent This Statement from the regulator provides the principles for the regulatory approach that WorkSafe (...
Work health and safety laws
This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the Work Health and Safety laws. A WHS service provider is a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) that provides work health and safety services to another business...
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
Who is considered a worker? Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 a worker is any person who carries out work for a PCBU, including work as an employee, contractor, subcontractor, self-employed person, outworker, apprentice or trainee, work experience student, employee of a labour hire company...
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
The WHS Act and accompanying regulations came into effect on 31 March 2022. Download the Act Download the regulations This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. Short video animations...
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS
This information is designed to help WA organisations and their associated workforces (including volunteers) understand the new Work Health and Safety laws. How does the WHS Act describe volunteers and volunteer organisations? The WHS Act describes a volunteer as a person who acts on a voluntary...
Main responsibilities and duties under WHS

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This policy provides the criteria the Electrical Licensing Board requires to issue an electrician’s licence to an applicant who holds an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).
Building and Energy
Policies
26 May 2023
If you are submitting your licence application by post or in person, and are making payment by credit card, you must complete this application form and attach it to your application. Applications...
WorkSafe
Form – application
17 Apr 2023
Use this form to renew your licence to remove non-friable asbestos.
WorkSafe
Form – application
02 May 2023
If you are submitting your application for an electrical licence or permit by post (or in person) and are making payment of the required fees by credit card, you must complete this form and attach it to your application.
Building and Energy
Form – application
24 Jan 2023
This policy provides the criteria the Electrical Licensing Board require to be met for a licensed electrician to be granted an exemption from the need to hold an electrical contractor's licence to...
Building and Energy
Policies
20 Dec 2022
This policy provides the criteria the Electrical Licensing Board requires to be met before issuing a Restricted Electrical Licence (REL) to carry out electrical work confined to the disconnect and...
Building and Energy
Policies
20 Dec 2022
Licensing Services maintains a register of licensed electrical and ensures that the information is accurate and confidential, protecting operatives against the possible fraudulent use of their name...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
21 Nov 2022
Application form This application form is for applicants who have completed the Electrical Trades Licensing (ETL) Gap Training Course. Application for Electricians Licence on completion of electrical...
Building and Energy
Form – application
25 Jan 2023
Application form This application form is for applicants who have qualifications gained outside of Western Australia, had their trade skills assessed onshore and issued a Technical Skills Assessment...
Building and Energy
Form – application
22 Feb 2023
ELB – Fit and Proper Statutory Declaration No.1
Building and Energy
Form – notification
31 Oct 2022

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Teenager’s garden equipment appears to have touched overhead power lines High-voltage power line carrying 22,000 volts of electricity Guides on vegetation management and high-voltage installations available WA’s energy safety regulator is investigating an incident in Gnangara today (27 May 2023) in which a teenager appears to have received an electric shock from high-voltage power lines while...
Building and Energy
Media release
27 May 2023
Updated guidance on management of high-voltage electrical installations Publication issued by Building & Energy and endorsed by WorkSafe Revised version aligns with current regulations including new WHS Act Owners and managers of premises with high-voltage electrical installations can now access updated guidance from WA’s energy and workplace safety regulators. Facilities such as large...
Building and Energy
Media release
24 Apr 2023
Use portable gas appliances and generators outdoors ‘Soapy water test’ shows leaks from a gas cylinder, hose or connections Check extension cords and other electrical equipment for damage As families and friends get set for the Easter holidays, WA’s energy safety regulator is sharing its top tips for using gas and electrical appliances safely while camping and caravanning. Building and Energy...
Building and Energy
Media release
06 Apr 2023
1 April has become a landmark date for checking smoke alarms Activate the test button and check the alarm is not more than 10 years old Useful information and fact sheets at Building and Energy’s website WA’s building and electrical safety regulator wants home owners to look up at their smoke alarms this April Fools’ Day, the landmark date for checking the life-saving devices. Building and Energy...
Building and Energy
Media release
30 Mar 2023
Potentially fatal voltage but home owner luckily avoided serious injury Live exposed wires left behind after air-conditioner removal Electrical contractor fined $25,000 and electrical worker fined $10,000 A Scarborough home owner was lucky to avoid serious injury after receiving an electric shock from live exposed wiring that an electrician failed to isolate. At Perth Magistrates Court on 3...
Building and Energy
Media release
20 Feb 2023
Use, sale and hire ban for BeefEater BS28200 models made between 2017 and 2019 Seven electrical fires in WA in the past four years Owners should switch off the fridge and contact Electrolux Home Products WA’s electrical safety regulator has banned the use, sale and hire of a BeefEater outdoor display fridge following seven fires in Perth. The prohibition applies to BeefEater BS28200 models made...
Building and Energy
Media release
09 Feb 2023
Media statement from Hon Sue Ellery BA MLC, Minister for Commerce Latest stage of security of payment reforms to protect building and construction subcontractors now in effect McGowan Government retention trust scheme election commitment delivered Increased powers to ensure good commercial behaviour in the building sector The McGowan Government has further improved payment protections for...
Building and Energy
Media release
01 Feb 2023
Vevor 5-in-1 heat press is used to prints designs on clothing and mugs Electrical defects could put users at risk of electric shock Building and Energy has banned the machine’s use, sale or hire in WA Users of a heat press machine could be at risk of electric shock due to defects uncovered by WA’s energy safety regulator. Due to safety concerns, Building and Energy has banned the use, sale or...
Building and Energy
Media release
24 Jan 2023
Kimberley residents may face electrical, gas, plumbing and building hazards Electrical and carbon monoxide risks if generators are not used correctly Never attempt any electrical work or repairs yourself Building and Energy is urging Kimberley residents to be aware of potential electrical, gas, plumbing and structural hazards in the wake of the region’s severe flooding. The State Government...
Building and Energy
Media release
11 Jan 2023
Work health and safety regulations for the control of psychosocial risks will come into effect on 24 December 2022. These regulations will require a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) to eliminate psychosocial risks, or to minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable. This new duty places psychosocial hazards on the same footing as other significant hazards such as falls or...
WorkSafe
Department News
23 Dec 2022

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Forms to use when applying for or renewing an electrical licence.
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To renew your electrical licence you will need: your licence number, your email address or mobile phone number that is currently recorded with Building and Energy and your credit card (Visa or Mastercard) so that you can make your payment.
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Electricians and electrical contractors can notify the department about changes to contact information.
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To pay your electrical licence you will need: your licence number, your email address or mobile phone number that is currently recorded with Energy Safety and your credit card (Visa or Mastercard) so that you can make your payment.
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