24/04/2025
⚠️ New roof space safety laws – what you need to know! ⚠️
Under most circumstances, you cannot enter or work in a domestic roof space unless the electrical installations are de-energised. This means all power must be turned off at the main switchboard(s) before entry.⚡🔌
In rare cases where work must be done in an energised roof space, strict safety requirements apply. If you’re conducting a business or undertaking, you must:
✔️ Complete and keep a risk assessment.
✔️ Ensure risks are reduced as low as reasonably practicable.
✔️ Confirm the work can be done safely.
✔️ Prepare, follow, and keep a safety statement for the work.
To learn more about these requirements, visit https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/hazards/electricity/hazardous-electrical-environments/domestic-roof-spaces