Those engaged in the supply chain of electrical equipment distributed in Queensland bear the responsibility of ensuring the electrical safety of the equipment.
In Queensland, the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) regulates household, personal, and similar use equipment. Essential safety criteria must be met for all other types of equipment.
The EESS is subject to governance through an intergovernmental agreement involving various Australian jurisdictions. The EESS website serves as the central hub for information and access to the EESS registration database, available at www.eess.gov.au.
Even for electrical equipment that falls outside the scope of in-scope electrical equipment (e.g., a commercial oven in a bakery), ensuring electrical safety remains a requirement.
Certificates for electrical equipment are not issued by the Queensland Electrical Safety Office (ESO). Accredited Recognised External Certification Schemes (RECS) or other government regulators are the entities from which certificates can be obtained.
A 'Don't Do-It Yourself' (Don't DIY) warning sign must be prominently displayed by businesses or entities involved in selling specific electrical equipment to the public.
For responsible suppliers, meeting pre-market requirements for the sale of in-scope electrical equipment is just the initial phase. Ongoing responsibilities include the sale of second-hand in-scope electrical equipment, requiring sellers to provide information on how to use the equipment safely.