Queensland school children get electrical safety lessons

Sep 18th 2023 | Stephen Kariahe

Queensland school children get electrical safety lessons

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Queensland School Children Get Electrical Safety Lessons

Queensland school children get electrical safety lessons this year as Ergon Energy and Energex Network staff visited schools across the state during Electrical Safety Week (4-8 September), delivering the 2023 Safety Heroes program to young students.

Staff from both energy providers worked directly with students, reinforcing safe practices around electrical hazards found at home, in the community, and near power infrastructure across Queensland.

New Additions to the 2023 Safety Heroes Program

Executive General Manager Karen Stafford said a new gaming app and a scratch project have been added to this year's program, giving students fresh, interactive ways to engage with electrical safety concepts.

"We have a couple of exciting additions this year – the Safety Heroes gaming app and a Scratch project developed in collaboration with Code Club Australia, which allows students to create their own electrical safety game," she said.

"The Safety Heroes app is a free, fully immersive game students can download to their phone or tablet and move their chosen character around a virtual city or rural landscape, collecting safety points while avoiding electrical hazards."

Statewide Participation Highlights Program Reach

Statistics show 97% of primary schools across Queensland have signed up for the 2023 Safety Heroes program, reflecting strong buy-in from educators and communities alike.

Such widespread uptake demonstrates how effectively the initiative resonates with both teachers and families, helping parents reinforce safety messages once children return home from school.

Why Early Electrical Safety Education Matters

Programs like Safety Heroes build foundational awareness that students carry into adulthood, whether they eventually work in construction, manufacturing, or other industries where electrical safety remains a critical concern.

Organisations managing electrical risks on worksites can strengthen their compliance framework with a formal Electrical Safety Policy, ensuring hazards are identified and controlled consistently across operations.

Businesses seeking to verify workplace electrical safety standards may also find value in an Electrical Safety Checklist, which supports routine inspections and helps maintain a safer working environment.

For organisations operating in New Zealand, a dedicated Electrical Safety Checklist - NZ offers region-specific guidance aligned with local regulatory expectations.

Queensland school children get electrical safety lessons