Policies and guidelines

ESV has developed various guidelines to assist MECs draft safety case submissions and comply with the requirements of the Act and relevant Regulations.

Guidelines

• Electricity Safety Case (ESMS) Preparation and Submission Guidelines for MECs – to assist Major Electricity Companies (MECs), with the preparation and submission of an Electricity Safety Management Scheme (ESMS) for electricity transmission and distribution networks.
• Incident and Safety Performance Reporting Guidelines for MECs – to provide the major electricity companies (MECs) with guidance on reporting to ESV in accordance with the Act and Regulations.
• Gas Safety Case Preparation and Submission for Facilities and Pipelines Guidelines – intended to help you better understand how to develop and comply with an accepted safety case.
• Safety Management Plan Preparation and Submission for Pipelines – to help you understand how to develop and comply with an accepted safety management plan.

More information

For more information about safety cases and the development of policies and guidelines in line with regulatory requirements, contact our Senior Policy Officer on 03 9203 9700 or email us at info@energysafe.vic.gov.au.