Welcome to EnergySafety
EnergySafety is responsible for the technical and safety regulation of all the electrical industry and most of the gas industry in Western Australia. This regulation includes the safety and energy efficiency of appliances and certain types of equipment.
EnergySafety also promotes electrical and gas safety to people in the home and at work, and in various ways encourages electrical and gas workers in industry to use safe work practices.
New WA Electrical Requirements released
The July 2008 edition is now available for dowloading.
LPG-Autogas users - important update
EnergySafety has issued a prohibition notice for the hire, sale and use of hoses that are likely to damage LPG-Autogas equipment. Get the full details, including the technical report and information brochure, of the LPG-Autogas users important update.
Doing your own electrical work, or employing an unlicensed person to do it for you, is very dangerous. You and your family risk electrocution or fire.
People generally are aware that gas can be dangerous. However, many people still take extraordinary risks that can lead to harm.
EnergySafety is conducting a series of free seminars for electrical industry personnel, to explain the changes to the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, the new edition of the Wiring Rules and the new edition of the WA Electrical Requirements.
Electrical safety certificates
When you have any electrical work done after 1 July 2008, your electrical contractor must give you an Electrical Safety Certificate within 28 days.
More information here.