The WorkSafe website will be unavailable on Tuesday 16 September from 12pm–5pm due to planned maintenance.
Our other online services, including the online services portal(external link) and Energy Safety portal(external link), will remain available.
To notify us of an injury, illness or incident at work, visit our online services portal(external link). For urgent notifications, please call us on 0800 030 040. For general or non-urgent enquiries, email us at info@worksafe.govt.nz.
The Electrical Safety Regulations, supported with information and guidance from WorkSafe, govern electrical safety, and are intended to support businesses to understand how to manage particular electrical hazards.
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010
An introduction to the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 which provide for the safe supply and use of electricity.
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010
Electricity (China Free Trade Agreement) Regulations 2008
An introduction to the Electricity (China Free Trade Agreement) Regulations 2008 which set out the specific requirements that apply to electrical appliances traded under the New Zealand – China free trade agreement.
Electricity (China Free Trade Agreement) Regulations 2008
Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003
Set rules for distances between trees and electrical conductors, sets responsibilities for trimming trees and provides a dispute resolution process.
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