Entry-level digital multimeters are ideal for quick checks, but they can become limiting once you start working on live systems, motor drives, HVAC equipment, control panels, or sensitive electronics. You may notice inconsistent readings, lower safety margins, or slower troubleshooting, and that’s usually the point where a basic meter becomes a bottleneck rather than a tool. So what comes next? How do you futureproof your next purchase? Read on to find out more…

Before adding electric vehicle chargers, heating, catering equipment, or other significant new loads to a site, one question needs a measured answer: how much spare capacity is actually available on the incoming supply?

Temperature is one of the most influential variables across the entire food and beverage production ecosystem. It directly influences product quality, shelf life, and safety at every stage – from raw material intake to final packaging. Even within well-managed environments, temperature can fluctuate due to equipment limitations, process variability, or external conditions.

The IET's 18th Edition Wiring Regulations have underpinned electrical installation practice in the UK since their introduction in 2018. Amendment 4 is the most significant update to BS 7671 since Amendment 2, and if you work in electrical installation, inspection, or testing, it directly affects how you work, what you specify, and how you demonstrate compliance. Here is what you need to understand before it comes into force.

Gas leaks are still one of the most common yet underestimated safety risks in industrial sites and residential buildings. Regulations have improved, and gas detection equipment is widely used, yet in practice many leaks go undetected for long periods of time, and it is not usually because there is a lack of safety measures, but rather because of how traditional methods work.

Acoustic imaging cameras are fast becoming fundamental instruments in the manufacturing, utilities, and maintenance industries. These devices literally “see” sound, turning noise into clear images that help technicians quickly identify problems such as a gas leak, a faulty valve, or an electrical discharge.

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT testing) remains a key part of electrical safety in the UK, but teams now need to test more equipment in less time and often on tighter budgets. The QuickPAT 100, 200 and 300 deliver professional performance with simple, practical operation.

With this week being Gas Safety Week, we look into the importance of gas safety testing, and how calibration plays a huge role in ensuring much-needed accuracy.

So, you need to check the state of health of your batteries. You’ve had a search online and now you’ve got more questions than answers!

Awaab's Law was brought into place at the back end of 2023, after a young child named Awaab Ishak lost his life due to the negligence of social housing providers.