Guidelines

• Guidelines - Clearances between electrical installations and LPG gas cylinders
• Guidelines -  Plug-In Electrical Equipment: Fixed electrical equipment designed to be easily transportable connected to electricity supply by the insertion of a plug into a socket designed for such a plug
• Guidelines: Responsibilities of Technical Supervisors (PDF, 926KB)
• Guidelines for Builder's Supply Poles (PDF, 59KB)
• Electric Line Clearance Guidelines (PDF, 6 MB)
• Guidelines for Changes to Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations-1999 explains the amendments to the Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations in relation to prescribed electrical installation work.
• Guidelines to Electricity Safety(Network Assets) Regulations 1999 (Part 1,2 and 3) these guidelines are to assist network operators in complying with the Electricity Safety (Network Assets) Regulations 1999.
• Guidelines for the Approval of Electrical Equipment provide procedures for the approval of electrical equipment.
• Guidelines and Application Form for a Person Seeking to Operate an Electricity Safety Management Scheme as a Network Operator in Accordance with the Electricity Safety Act 1998 and the Regulations under the Act. provide detailed information to potential applicants seeking to operate an Electricity Safety Management Scheme as a Network Operator.
• Guidelines and Application Form for a Person Seeking to Operate an Electricity Safety Management Scheme as an Employer Operator in accordance with the Electricity Safety Act 1998 and the Regulations under the Act. provide detailed information to potential applicants seeking to operate an Electricity Safety Management Scheme as an Employer Operator.
• Guidelines for Reporting Electrical Incidents provide the network operators, other electricity suppliers and the fire control authority with guidance on the application of the Act and regulations 7 and 8 of the Electricity Safety (Network Assets) Regulations 1999.
• Installation Safety Guidelines - Construction Purposes provide the guidelines of Electricity Supply for Construction Purposes.
• Equipment Safety Guidelines - Plugs provide the guidelines for Manufacturers and Suppliers of Electrical Equipment: Insulated-PIN Plugs.
• Installation Safety Guidelines - Voltage Drop provide the Voltage Drop guidelines. Cable size consideration for long route lengths of conductor.
• Supply Safety Guidelines - HV Live Line Work provide the minimum rules for carrying out high voltage live line work.
• Guidelines of restoration of electricity supply after a fault to customers' premises.
• Guidelines - Acceptance of Electrical Equipment other than AUS Ex or IEC Ex Certified Equipment for installation in Explosive Atmospheres. These guidelines have been developed for owners/occupiers of electrical installations which contain electrical equipment in areas where the presence of materials, such as flammable gases or vapours and combustible dusts, fibres or flyings, are generated, prepared, processed, handled, stored or otherwise used, and which are therefore potentially hazardous as specified in Clause 7.9 of AS/NZS 3000:2000.
• Electrical Inspection Guidelines. These guidelines are titled “Licensed Electrical Inspector Manual: Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installation Work”. The guidelines are to be used by licensed electrical inspectors (LEIs) engaged in electrical inspection work and/or auditing of electrical installation work to ensure that electrical installation work complies with the requirements of the Electricity Safety Act and Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations. These guidelines have been developed with the aim of meeting uniform electrical inspection standards throughout Victoria.
• Guidelines for Electrical Safety in Quarries These guidelines have been developed in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) and in consultation with the Construction Material Processors Association of Victoria together with registered electrical contractor Gordyn and Palmer Pty Ltd. 
  • This publication has been designed for use by quarry managers and quarry workers. It provides essential information on electrical safety and reducing the risk of electrical incidents and accidents. 
  • All people and organisations involved in the quarry and extractive industries should understand that all electrical work undertaken in this industry must be undertaken in accordance with the Electricity Safety Act 1998 and Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 1999.

• Guidelines for Electrical Safety in Mines These guidelines are being developed in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) and in consultation with the Victorian Mining Industry.
  • This publication is being designed for use by mine operators and mine workers. It provides essential information on electrical safety requirements including risk of electrical incidents and accidents.
  • All people and organisations involved in the mining industry should understand that all electrical work undertaken in this industry must be undertaken in accordance with the Electricity Safety Act 1998 and Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 1999.

• Supervision Guidelines for Apprentices Working on Electrical Installations These guidelines have been produced by the Committee for Safe Working on Electrical Installations, established by the Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector (OCEI) (now known as ESV). The Committee consists of representatives from the following organisations:
  • National Electrical & Communications Association (NECA) Victorian Chapter
  • Electrical Trades Union (ETU) Southern States Branch
  • VICTEC Group Training Company
  • Victorian WorkCover Authority
  • TAFE Colleges
  • TXU Australia
  • Australian Industries Group (AiGroup)
  • Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector (OCEI) (now known as ESV)

• Electrical Safety Recall Guide for Industry

• Guidelines for Owners & Occupiers of Premises in relation to Electric Work ESV has been concerned for some time about unqualified and unlicensed persons carrying out their own ‘electrical work’ including appliance repairs and installation of fixed wiring. As such, ESV provides the following information to assist owner and occupiers of premises for the carrying out of electrical work.

• Guidelines for Safe Use of Multi Outlet Power Boards

• Certificates of Electrical Safety - responsibility of RECs & electricians The attached Guidelines for using Certificates of Electrical Safety on construction sites and elsewhere, together with Guidelines for the Supervision of Apprentice Electricians, have been provided to enable the industry to understand the requirements as laid down in the Electricity Safety Act 1998 and Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 1999.