--- title: DEG Calibration & Compliance description: DEG Calibration & Compliance ensures your equipment meets New Zealand's highest safety and compliance standards through expert calibration, inspection, and testing services. image: https://deg.nz/hubfs/Testing.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://deg.nz/calibration-compliance#main-content) [![DEG-primary logo-white-RGB - Copy](https://deg.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20images/DEG-primary%20logo-white-RGB%20-%20Copy.png?width=125&height=55&name=DEG-primary%20logo-white-RGB%20-%20Copy.png "DEG-primary logo-white-RGB - Copy")](https://deg.nz?hsLang=en-nz) Services Consulting Engineering Survey & Inspection Calibration & Compliance Industries Energy & Utilities Manufacturing & Processing Fabrication & Construction Marine & Ports Civil Infrastructure Safety & Quality Approach (Scale) Accreditations & Quality Safety & Compliance Resources Insights Compliance Updates Technical Guidance Case Studies About About DEG Our History Leadership Team Careers Contact Us Services [Consulting Engineering](https://deg.nz/consulting-engineering?hsLang=en-nz) [Survey & Inspection](https://deg.nz/survey-inspection?hsLang=en-nz) [Calibration & Compliance](https://deg.nz/calibration-compliance) Industries [Energy & Utilities](https://deg.nz/energy-utilities?hsLang=en-nz) [Manufacturing & Processing](https://deg.nz/manufacturing-processing?hsLang=en-nz) [Fabrication & Construction](https://deg.nz/fabrication-construction?hsLang=en-nz) [Marine & Ports](https://deg.nz/marine-ports?hsLang=en-nz) [Civil Infrastructure](https://deg.nz/civil-infrastructure?hsLang=en-nz) Safety & Quality [Approach (Scale)](https://deg.nz/our-approach?hsLang=en-nz) [Accreditations & Quality](https://deg.nz/accreditations-quality?hsLang=en-nz) [Safety & Compliance](https://deg.nz/safety-compliance?hsLang=en-nz) Resources [Insights](https://deg.nz/insights?hsLang=en-nz) [Compliance Updates](https://deg.nz/compliance-updates?hsLang=en-nz) [Technical Guidance](https://deg.nz/technical-guidance?hsLang=en-nz) [Case Studies](https://deg.nz/case-studies?hsLang=en-nz) About [About DEG](https://deg.nz/about?hsLang=en-nz) [Our History](https://deg.nz/our-history?hsLang=en-nz) [Leadership Team](https://deg.nz/leadership-team?hsLang=en-nz) [Careers](https://deg.nz/careers?hsLang=en-nz) [Contact Us](https://deg.nz/contact-us?hsLang=en-nz) ## CALIBRATION & COMPLIANCE DEG Calibration & Compliance provides expert calibration, verification testing and EWP inspections. As an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory under IANZ, we ensure your equipment is safe, compliant, and tested to New Zealand’s highest standards. ![Work at night](https://deg.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/20231204_204401.jpg?width=2000&height=1126&name=20231204_204401.jpg "Work at night") ### ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITED - METROLOGY & CALIBRATION LAB ![B2\_ILAC-MRA\_Cal\_Number\_1416](https://deg.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/B2_ILAC-MRA_Cal_Number_1416.jpg?width=436&height=243&name=B2_ILAC-MRA_Cal_Number_1416.jpg "B2_ILAC-MRA_Cal_Number_1416") [**See our full IANZ Scope →**](https://deg.nz/hubfs/ScopeVer.7.pdf?hsLang=en-nz) ### Conformance Standard: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories ### **Laboratory Services Summary** - 5.88 Calibrators for instrumentation - 5.89 Indicating instruments and recording instruments - 5.98 Miscellaneous electrical tests --- ![Calbration](https://deg.nz/hubfs/Website%20images/Calibration%20Compliance%20page/Calbration.png "Calbration") **[Why precision matters!](https://deg.nz/deg-blog/precision-matters-inside-our-metrology-calibration-laboratory?hsLang=en-nz)** ### CALIBRATION & VERIFICATION #### **Meters & Testers** - Electrical testers: clamp meters, multimeters, voltage meters, loop testers, RCD testers - High-voltage test sets, Hi-Pots, VLFs, insulation resistance testers, U-TEV testers - Compliance and safety tools: PAT testers, multifunction testers, phase rotation meters - Diagnostic instruments: power meters, frequency counters, data loggers - Calibration and measurement: process calibrators, torque wrenches, pressure gauges - Specialist tools for industrial and field use Metrology calibration and verification testing is a form of quality and safety assurance which allows you to use equipment with confidence, knowing that the instrument delivers accurate and reliable results to universally accepted standards. --- ![EWP Field](https://deg.nz/hubfs/Website%20images/Calibration%20Compliance%20page/20221220_141605.png "EWP Field") **[What are Acoustic Emission Tests?](https://deg.nz/deg-blog/acoustic-emission-testing-keeping-fibreglass-booms-on-ewps-safe-and-compliant?hsLang=en-nz)** **[Do I need a Safety Inspection Certificate?](https://deg.nz/deg-blog/safety-inspection-certificates-a-key-part-of-ewp-safety-in-new-zealand?hsLang=en-nz)** ### ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS #### **Inspection & Certification** - ANSI/SIA A92.2 high voltage testing i.e. bucket liners and boom insulation - Acoustic emission testing to AS 4748 - BPG 6-monthly safety inspection certificates - AS/NZS 1418.10:2025 - Part 10 Mobile elevating work platforms - 5 or 10 year major inspections to AS 2550.10 including NDT Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) such as scissor lifts and boom lifts are important pieces of machinery that must be tested regularly to ensure safety. All EWPs require a 6-monthly inspection and a major inspection at 10 years then every 5 years by a competent person, to ensure the machine is compliant and safe to operate. --- ![Testing](https://deg.nz/hubfs/Website%20images/Calibration%20Compliance%20page/Testing.png "Testing") **[But it looks alright?](https://deg.nz/deg-blog/why-electrical-safety-gear-needs-more-than-a-visual-check?hsLang=en-nz)** ### HIGH & LOW VOLTAGE #### **Equipment Testing** - Insulated PPE: gloves, sleeves, blankets, and mats (Class 0–4, A & B) - Insulated tools and safety gear: hand tools, guards, operating sticks, tree trimming tools, phasing and proving devices, VDDs - Earthing equipment: earth sets and jumpers - Electrical testing devices: proximity testers, phase detectors, cable locators - Portable appliance testing (PAT) - Lifting and rigging gear: lever hoists, chains, wire ropes (proof tested) High and Low Voltage Equipment Testing provides assurance that your electrical safety gear and personal protective equipment are fit for purpose. All testing is carried out to recognised international standards, delivering a complete service that supports compliance and workplace safety. --- ![Rigging](https://deg.nz/hubfs/Website%20images/Calibration%20Compliance%20page/Rigging.png "Rigging") **[Why testing matters!](https://deg.nz/deg-blog/safety-equipment-testing-keeping-kiwi-workers-protected?hsLang=en-nz)** ### SAFETY EQUIPMENT #### **Testing & Inspection** - Harness - Lanyard - Pole Strap - Safety ropes - Shock absorbing lanyard - Self-retracting lanyard - Flash hood - Arc flash suit Regular safety equipment testing ensures gear remains effective and compliant. Exposure to UV, chemicals or wear can degrade performance, so inspections help confirm equipment is fit for use and up to date. --- ![Data](https://deg.nz/hubfs/Website%20images/Calibration%20Compliance%20page/service5.png "Data") **[Data Management is key!](https://deg.nz/deg-blog/compliance-you-can-count-on-how-deg-manages-safety-data-and-asset-integrity?hsLang=en-nz)** ### COMPLIANCE & DATA MANAGEMENT - Secure, client-accessible project management platform - Automated compliance reminders for due dates and retesting - Integrated scheduling and calendar tools for efficient work planning - Specialised asset management system with barcode tracking for streamlined record-keeping All testing data is captured in our secure, real-time database and project management system—recording test intervals, locations and readings. This ensures your records remain accurate, consistent, and up to date, with a system designed to support asset tracking and keep equipment safely in service. --- ### DEG Calibration & Compliance is a member of... ![leea-logo-main-dark\_480x480](https://deg.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20images/Calibration%20Compliance%20page/leea-logo-main-dark_480x480.jpg?width=296&height=79&name=leea-logo-main-dark_480x480.jpg "leea-logo-main-dark_480x480") ![MSA-BLUE-LARGE](https://deg.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20images/Calibration%20Compliance%20page/MSA-BLUE-LARGE.png?width=296&height=62&name=MSA-BLUE-LARGE.png "MSA-BLUE-LARGE") ![eea](https://deg.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20images/Calibration%20Compliance%20page/eea.png?width=296&height=66&name=eea.png "eea") ### GET IN TOUCH ABOUT CALIBRATION & COMPLIANCE **Need support with calibration, certification, or compliance? 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