Electrical Workers Registration Board

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The Electrical Workers Registration Board promotes safety for all New Zealanders by ensuring the competence of electrical workers.

Find an electrical worker

Search the electrical worker register for someone in your area, or to check if they are registered with us.

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Reporting safety issues

Use the free Report a Cowboy app to report anonymously any electrical work that you’re worried about. Available from the App Store and Google Play.

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Electrical Workers Toolbox

The Toolbox provides practical advice on implementing standards and achieving compliant and safe results.

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Standards New Zealand

NZ Standards for all electrical installations and appliances are free to all licensed electrical workers. RealMe® login is required.

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For information on electrical safety, technical & regulatory guidance on

Installations, caravans, motor homes, boats electric vehicle charging appliances overhead lines, accidents and much more search both electricity and Energy Safety from WorkSafe New Zealand.

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Summer Safety with Claude

Energy Safety's summer campaign focuses on DIY and outdoor risks including gas safety in caravans and tents, checking your LPG bottle connection on the barbeque, and looking out for live lines when working at height outdoors.

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EWRB Supervision Guide

The Board has released a supervision companion guide that is a comprehensive guide to supervision and electrical worker licensing.

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