This fact sheet explains how to apply the requirements shown in AS/NZS 3012:2019 Electrical installations – construction and demolition sites (AS/NZS 3012:2019), which is called up as a mandatory standard by section 163 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 (WHS Regulation). This guidance is aimed at those responsible for planning and subsequent management, and those who control the installation and use of electrical systems and equipment on construction sites. The distribution box shall be made of iron plate or other fire-proof insulating materials to achieve ventilation, heat dissipation, rain proof and fire-proof. Not only do they keep work moving quickly and efficiently, they ensure worker safety and code compliance. Choose the right box based on environment (indoor/outdoor), load capacity, and durability. However, distributing power correctly on a construction site can be challenging, especially considering that different types of equipment and machinery have different power requirements.
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