Accreditation against the internationally recognised standard for inspection bodies ISO/IEC 17020:2012 means SELECT continues to be officially recognised for the quality of its electrical installation inspection service.

In order for accreditation to be maintained, SELECT has been subject to rigorous annual assessment by UKAS since first attaining accredited status in 1998.

Bob Cairney, director of technical services, said: “Being UKAS accredited is extremely important to the association, its members and the wider public, so I would like to congratulate all the Technical Services team on the hard work that has resulted in yet again achieving a successful outcome from our UKAS audit at the end of 2024.

“Holding UKAS accredited status is another example of our commitment to quality in our 125th year and brings great confidence to consumers and the wider industry.

“It also demonstrates that our Technical Advisers have proved their competence to carry out installation inspections safely, impartially and to the highest standard.”

The latest UKAS accreditation comes as SELECT embarks on a year of activity to mark its 125th year anniversary, including Toolbox Talks across Scotland in May and June and a Grand Ball in Glasgow in November.

The assessment was once again coordinated by SELECT Technical Administrator Susie Liddle, who took on the duties of quality controller at The Walled Garden in 2022.

Bob said: “Susie has worked hard and should be rightfully proud of this achievement. I would also like to thank our independent adviser, Haig Hamilton, for his continued assistance.”

UKAS is the only national accreditation body in the UK that is recognised by the government to assess, against internationally agreed standards, organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services.

Accreditation provides assurance of the consistency and quality of the inspections performed by competent organisations and consequently gives the consumer greater confidence in the safety of their environment.