| No images? Click here  Issue #124Presiding Member's update Kia ora Welcome to the New Year 2024 I hope you all had a safe, relaxing Christmas Break and are looking forward to a busy, productive year ahead. 2024 looks to be a busy and exciting year for the board and wider industry with the adoption of Stepped Licencing happening in September. The board is working with MBIE and stakeholders to work through the systems that will need to be in place by September. Finally, we have one vacancy currently advertised for a Board member if you or someone you know may be interested. You can find out more about the role and the role advertisement below. Applications close on Sunday 10 March 2024. Electrical Workers Registration Board - Member - about the role – MBIE Electrical Workers Registration Board - Member - job advertisement – MBIE Russell Keys Registrar updateKia ora, Welcome to the first Electron for 2024.  I hope many of you managed to spend some time relaxing over the summer with whānau and friends, refreshing yourself for the year ahead. For those of you who worked through, I hope you have a decent break planned in the coming months. I want to take the time to remind you about the MATES programme available to you as a worker in the construction industry. If you or someone you know in the industry is struggling or needs help, call 0800 111 315. You can find out more about the MATES programme on their website. mates.net.nz – Mates in construction When visiting our website you may notice a change in the navigation and structure. This has been done to make it easier for you to find the information you need. Keep an eye out because we will go into further detail on these changes in future editions of the Electron. Take care, work safely, and thank you for taking the time to read this edition of the newsletter. If you have any comments or suggestions for future editions, please let me know by emailing registrations@ewrb.govt.nz. Duncan Connor Featured standard: AS/NZS 4777.1 - Grid connection of energy systems via inverters – Part 1: Installation requirementsThis Standard is based on requirements developed by a group of utility, photovoltaic, renewable energy, battery, inverter, and industry experts. This Standard specifies the electrical and general safety installation requirements for inverter energy systems up to or equal to 200kVA for the injection of electric power to an electrical installation to the grid at low voltage. Importance of following the Electric Vehicle Charging Safety GuidelinesWorkSafe – Energy Safety recently investigated an incident that involved electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installed in a residential garage. An electric vehicle was plugged in to charge for the first time after installation of the EVSE, and this resulted in the main MEN switchboard bursting into flames. Read more about the Importance of following the Electric Vehicle Charging Safety Guidelines Stepped Licensing Implementation UpdateThe Gazette notices outlining the new registration and competency requirements for the new Stepped Licensing framework come into force on 1 September 2024. We are busy working on the implementation of these changes. We will be putting out more information soon which will give you the information you need to get licensed in the endorsement classes. Unsafe Serene Classic S2068 wall mounted bathroom heaters prohibitedWorkSafe have published a prohibition for the sale of Serene Classic S2068 wall mounted bathroom heaters. There have been several fires and overheating events associated with these heaters. Click the link to view the WorkSafe article. Unsafe Serene Classic S2068 wall mounted bathroom heaters prohibited - WorkSafe New Zealand Disciplinary hearings – February 2024In this month’s disciplinary articles, there are several cases where electrical workers failed to apply specific electrical standards that applied to their prescribed electrical work.  |
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