Electrical and gas safety
[ Last Updated 4 March 2009 ]
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This information explains the roles and activities of agencies involved in the safety of electricity and gas
Electrical and Gas Safety 
This information explains the roles and activities of agencies involved in the safety of electricity and gas
Working together to promote a culture of health and safety
Department of Labour – Workplace Group (DoL) is responsible for:
- Health and safety while work is being carried out by electrical and gas workers.
- Health and safety of other workers using electricity or gas.
- Investigation of accidents to workers or workplaces involving electricity or gas.
- Enforcement of the provisions of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (HSE Act).
- Enforcement of the provisions of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act) in places of work.
www.dol.govt.nz 0800 20 90 20
Energy Safety (ES) a business unit of the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) is responsible for:
Public safety of electrical and gas distribution networks.
- Safety of completed work (including installations, appliances and fittings).
- Investigation of accidents to other than workers or workplaces involving electricity or gas.
- Enforcement of the provisions of the Electricity and Gas Acts.
- Enforcement of the provisions of the HSNO Act involving gas distribution systems installations and appliances.
www.energysafety.govt.nz 0508 377 463
The Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) is responsible for:
- Registration and competency licensing of electrical workers.
- Competency auditing of safe working practices.
- Disciplinary matters.
The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) is responsible for:
- Registration and competency licensing of gasfitters.
- Competency auditing of safe working practices.
- Disciplinary matters.
www.ewrb.govt.nz 0800 66 1000
www.pgdb.co.nz 04 494 2970
Reporting an accident
Under the Health and Safety in Employment Act and the Electricity and Gas Acts, accidents involving, or suspected of involving, electricity or gas that result in serious harm or damage must be reported.
Workplace incidents or accidents
Department of Labour
www.dol.govt.nz
0800 20 90 20
Incidents or accidents other than workplace
Energy Safety
Report online @
www.energysafety.govt.nz
0508 377 463
Your contacts
Electrical and gas safety
Workplace safety
Department of Labour (DOL)
www.dol.govt.nz
0800 20 90 20
Public safety
Energy Safety (ES)
www.energysafety.govt.nz
0508 377 463
Competency of licensed workers
Electrical workers
The Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB)
www.ewrb.govt.nz
0800 66 1000
Gasfitters
The Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB)
www.pgdb.co.nz
04 494 2970
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