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.
Hazards in Wastewater Treatment Plants: The Hidden Dangers
Here we discuss best practices to mitigate hazards in wastewater treatment plants. How best to protect staff from the hidden dangers?
Best Portable Gas Detector? Guide to Upgrading Your Detection Fleet
What is the best portable gas detector? Here is our very biased but well-informed answer and guide to upgrading your gas detection fleet.
VOC Detection with New PID Sensor for Ventis Pro5: Q&A
Industrial Scientific director Gavin Boorman discusses VOC detection in this Q&A about the new sensor for Ventis Pro5 portable gas detectors.
Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants 2022 – FAQ
WorkSafe periodically reviews the Workplace Exposure Standards for airborne contaminants. This FAQ summarises the latest update of April 2022.
Fixed Gas Detection System Tutorial 101 – Lessons from the field
This fixed gas detection system tutorial is designed to help you prevent the issues we commonly find in the field and keep your people safe.
Where should I mount the sensors for my fixed-point gas detection system?
The purpose of installing a fixed-point gas detection system is to detect the presence of harmful or potentially harmful gases in the environment before they reach a dangerous level – either through toxicity or flammability.






