Sorting out the bump test vs calibration confusion

If you've ever worked around hazardous gases, you've probably heard the debate over bump test vs calibration and wondered why on earth you need to bother with both. It's one of those things that seems redundant until you realize that your life literally depends on that little plastic box on your belt. Most people treat them like chores, but they actually serve two very different purposes in the world of gas detection. ...

May 6, 2026 · 6 min · Reale Saskia