Short answer: A bump test checks that your gas detector responds to gas and activates its alarms.A calibration confirms the accuracy of the detector’s measurement and adjusts it to a certified standard. Both procedures are essential for safe, compliant operation in New Zealand workplaces.
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WorkSafe periodically reviews the Workplace Exposure Standards for airborne contaminants. This FAQ summarises the latest update of April 2022.
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Residents of a new subdivision next to a landfill complained of foul smells. Here’s how we traced and quantified this odour nuisance.










