Martindale Electric is supporting Gas Safety Week from 14 to 20 September, highlighting electrical safety testing for heating engineers.
Electrical safety testing manufacturer Martindale Electric has pledged its support for this year’s Gas Safety Week, running from 14 to 20 September. The annual campaign aims to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of gas appliances, highlighting the vital role registered engineers play in keeping domestic and commercial premises safe.
While Gas Safety Week focuses primarily on safe gas fittings and appliances, modern heating systems are increasingly complex electrical installations. Gas engineers regularly work alongside mains voltage controls, smart thermostats, and boiler electronics. Martindale’s involvement underscores the necessity of safe isolation procedures and correct voltage testing before any maintenance or installation work takes place.
What does this mean for a UK tradesperson or DIYer actually buying this kit — does it change what they should pay, buy, or watch out for?
For plumbing and heating engineers, as well as multi-skilled DIYers, this initiative is a timely reminder to audit your test equipment before the autumn heating season hits its peak. Safe isolation is a legal requirement under the Electricity at Work Regulations, meaning tradespeople should ensure they own and use a dedicated voltage indicator, proving unit, and lock-off kit rather than relying on basic multimeter probes or non-contact voltage detectors.
Reported by HPM Magazine — original article
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