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.
Quick links
- Report accidents and incidents
- Licensing Information System
- Electrical safety for kids
- Forms for electrical contractors and workers
- Forms for gas workers
Safety of solar systems - advice for home owners
Does your solar system have a shut down procedure and dual supply labels? A recent inspection program report [PDF] has uncovered some issues with home solar installations in WA. See the Safe use of solar systems page for more information.
Residual current devices (RCDs)
For more information about the new laws see the RCD regulations page.
Appliance Rectification Program
Find more information on the appliance rectification program pages.
Stage 2 of the program will run between May 2011 and the end of 2012. Check the rectification programme timetable here to find out when we will be in your area.
Certificate of competency holders
Now is the time to get more information about converting your certificate of competency to a permit prior to National Occupational Licensing or to download a copy of the application form.
Electrical safety inspections of foil insulation - information for electrical contractors
Information about the Australian Government's electrical safety inspection program for homes insulated with foil products under the Home Insulation Program can be found on the Home Insulation Safety Plan page here.
Order - Western Power's wood pole management practices
Following EnergySafety's audit of Western Power's wood pole management practices an order has been issued to Western Power. This order requires Western Power to alter its work practices relating to wood pole inspection, strength assessment, serviceability criteria management generally and, in particular, rural wood pole safety. Download a copy of the order here.
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.