Electrical Safety Week Competition
September 7 - 11, 2025
Electrical Safety Week runs from 7-11 September and raises awareness about the dangers of electricity. This year, we're focusing on teaching children how to be safe around electricity during severe weather events.
To help celebrate Electrical Safety Week we're running a COMPETITION!
From now until 25 September, we’re running 2 competitions for kids between kinder and grade 6 based on our Electrical Safety Week messages. These activities can be completed at school or at home.
To join the competition, complete one of the activities below and send it to us via:
- Email: brightsparks@tasnetworks.com.au
- Post: PO Box 606 Moonah, TAS, 7008
Don’t forget to add your name, grade & school to your entries!
Competition 1 SAFETY SUPERHERO STORY
(Grade 3 - Grade 6)
Download our story template, choose one of the safety topics and write a short story on how to keep safe in that situation.
Competition 2 SAFETY SUPERHERO BADGE
(Kinder - Grade 2)
Simply colour in one of our safety superhero badges or design your own.
Download our templates below and start colouring!
Competition Resources
Safety Topics
⚠️ Signs Keep Us Safe
Have you ever noticed warning signs on power poles, fences, or electrical equipment? These signs are there to help keep everyone safe. They warn us about dangers we might not be able to see and remind us to stay a safe distance away.
Remember:
✅ Read and follow warning signs
✅ Stay outside fenced electrical areas
✅ Never climb power poles or fences
✅ Remember: electrical equipment is not a playground
🤔 Think Before You Touch
Being curious is a great thing! But when electricity is involved, it's important to stop and think before you touch. Many everyday things, like appliances, power boards, and cords, use electricity. If they're damaged or used the wrong way, they can be dangerous.
Remember:
✅ Never put objects into electrical appliances
✅ Ask an adult for help if something isn't working properly
✅ Stay away from damaged cords and plugs
✅ Remember that electricity can't be seen, so always be careful around it
💧 Water and Electricity Don't Mix
Most of us know that water and electricity don't mix, but it's important to remember just how dangerous they can be together. Whether you're using an appliance in the kitchen, charging a device, or playing near water, keeping electrical equipment dry is one of the easiest ways to stay safe.
Remember:
✅ Keep electrical appliances away from water
✅ Never touch electrical devices with wet hands
✅ Never use charging devices in the bath or shower
✅ Ask an adult for help if electrical equipment gets wet
⛈️ Stay Storm Safe
Storms can damage powerlines and electrical equipment, making them dangerous. If a storm is on the way, it's important to be prepared and stay safe.
Remember:
✅ Stay indoors during thunderstorms
✅ Keep well away from damaged electrical equipment
✅ Have your emergency kit ready
✅ Tell an adult about fallen powerlines straight away
✅ Never touch powerlines or anything they are touching
After a storm, always assume damaged electrical equipment is dangerous and stay well clear.
🚫 Stay Away From Fallen Powerlines
A fallen powerline might not spark, move, or make any noise, but that doesn't mean it's safe. Always assume every fallen powerline is dangerous and stay well away from it.
Remember:
✅ Stay at least 10 metres away
✅ Move to safety by taking small steps or hopping away if you're nearby
✅ Tell an adult and report it straight away
✅ Never touch or try to move a fallen powerline
✅ Keep others away until help arrives
The safest thing you can do is stay back and let trained workers handle the situation. See it. Report it. Stay away.