Nashcom Electrical Sunshine Coast & Caloundra Electricians and Electrical Contractors installing safety switches

1. Safety Switches –
SAVE LIVES
Is your safety switch safe?

2. Why do I need a safety switch?
• Safety switches can protect against the most frequent cause of
electrocution – from electrical current passing through the
body to earth.
• Safety switches are designed to cut the supply of electricity in
a fraction of a second when a harmful level of electricity is
detected leaking to earth.
• Things that could lead to electrical accidents include:
• a faulty appliance or power tool
• damage to an electrical cable
• lack of maintenance
• unsafe practices

3. What do I do if the safety
switch turns off the power?
• Firstly – CALL a licenced and experienced Electrician like
Nashcom Electrical (5292 4887 or after hours
0438 044 257)
• Often times this is caused by a faulty appliance. You need to
determine which appliance has caused the safety switch to
operate – we can walk you through this process

4. How do I know if I have a
safety switch?
• Safety switches have been compulsory for power point circuits
in all new Queensland homes since July 1992. This means
many Queensland homes already have a safety switch
installed which protects most of the power point circuits.
However, safety switches may be missing from homes built
before that time.
• If you are unsure – contact us on 5492 4887 or
0438 044 257

5. I have a circuit breaker, is that
the same?
• Safety switches and circuit breakers or fuses do different
things. Safety switches help protect people from
electrocution, where as circuit breakers and fuses primarily
protect only electrical equipment.
• Nashcom Electrical recommends householders consider the
installation of permanent safety switches on all electrical
circuits by us as licensed electrical contractors to ensure the
safety of your home.

6. The best advice ….
• Never attempt to do your own electrical work
• It’s dangerous, illegal, and can be fatal
• Always get a licensed electrical contractor to do any
• electrical work
• Call Us – 5492 4887 or 0438 044 257
• www.nashcomelectrical.com.au
• info@nashcomelectrical.com.au