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The Electrical Safety Week of 2019 was launched on September 3 to remind people that electric safety is an all-weather sport. Given the complexity of the challenges, there are many guidance for communities, space professionals, and learning and apprenticeship learning ropes.

"Among the huge amounts of safety guidance on all things electricity we find Australian and international standards across many different areas of the electrical sector," said General Manager of Strategy and Engagement, Adam Stingemore. "While much of this guidance is aimed at the professionals in the sector, the consumers are ultimately the big winners with a lot of the guidance aimed at ensuring we can all use electricity safely."

Some of the standards being acknowledged this week include:

• AS/NZS 3112:2017  Approval and test specification – plugs and socket-outlets
• AS 3000:2018  Electrical installations
• AS/NZS 6215:2008  Electric toys – Safety
• AS/NZS 1154.1-2009  Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines, Part 1: Performance, material, general requirements and dimensions
• AS/NZS 3808:2000 Rec:2017  Insulating and sheathing materials for electric cables

"This list is a very small sample proving the impact standards have in improving electrical safety," said Mr Stingemore. "Standards we are recognising this week highlight the broad nature of the safety we help provide covering consumers and professionals in a variety of settings." 

"Regardless of their focus, standards have been keeping electricians and the Australian public safe for just under 100 years and we are pleased to say this shows no signs of slowing down," concluded Mr Stingemore.