Electron 125

3 May 2024 Issue #125 Presiding Member's update Kia ora koutou, In this edition of the Electron, we have an update from the Stepped Licencing project team on progress to date. There is considerable work going on in the background to support the project, so please take time to read the update.   We still have many practitioners appearing before the Board on section 143(f) charges (false or misleading certification, or certification not supplied within the prescribed timeframe). Concise, detailed, and timely certification can be the evidence that might stop a disciplinary matter proceeding to a hearing. If you attach photos and/or copies of plans, this would be extremely helpful. Remember, you cannot withhold certification documents from your clients because of commercial disputes. You have 20 days to provide certification to the person that contracted the work, (Reg 74(E)(2), and 10 days to provide certification to other parties that are entitled to them, (Reg 74(E)(4). Please don’t withhold certification as a payment incentive. We recently came across a copy of Edition No 1 of Electron, we have attached the issue for you to view, and for some of our senior tradespeople, it is a chance to reminisce. Electron Issue 1 – February 2002 Please stay safe out there and remember to test all Prescribed Electrical Work prior to enlivening. Russell Keys Presiding Member   Registrar update Kia ora, Welcome to another edition of the Electron newsletter for 2024. It’s hard to believe how quickly this year is going with daylight savings already coming to an end. I hope you’re enjoying the lighter mornings.   In this newsletter, we have an update on the upcoming licensing changes and what you can do to prepare for these changes.  We have also highlighted some recent complaint decisions made by the Board, I encourage you to have a read of these and take note of the learnings from them. Take care, work safely, and thank you for taking the time to read this edition of the newsletter. Duncan Connor Registrar of Electrical Workers   Featured standard: 60079-14 Hazardous areas S/NZS 60079.14 contains the specific requirements for the design, selection and erection of electrical installations in hazardous areas associated with explosive atmospheres. Find out more about featured standard S/NZS 60079-14   Stepped Licensing Update The new licensing framework is due to come in to force on 1 September 2024. We will be using data from the high-risk data base to inform this process.  Read more about the new licensing framework   Recording incorrect information in the Electricity and Gas High-Risk Database WorkSafe – Energy Safety reminds electrical inspectors about the importance of ensuring that information they record in the Electricity and Gas High-Risk Database (EGHRD) is correct. Read the reminder – Recording incorrect information on the EGHRD   Prosecution – EWRB v Super Cell Limited On 26 March 2024, Super Cell Limited was sentenced on one charge of knowingly permitted a person to do unauthorised prescribed electrical work. Home detention for tradesman’s death WorkSafe – Energy Safety has successfully prosecuted an electrical worker, Stephen Graham Burton, under s163C of the Electricity Act 1992 for failing to test prescribed electrical work he had undertaken that ultimately resulted in a fatality. Read more about this prosecution Read more about this prosecution   Disciplinary hearings – April 2024 In this month’s disciplinary articles, there are several cases where electrical workers carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner.  Find out more about these hearings     Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment PO Box 1473 Wellington 6140 You're receiving this email because you have subscribed to Electron updates for registered electrical workers. View our privacy statement for more information: Privacy statement Preferences  |  Unsubscribe