6 Apr 2018

Just in time for the weekend the IOR is releasing a new Good Practice Guide available for FREE download for a limited time only.
Dealing with weight scale calibration this guide outlines how scales are used for measuring refrigerant weights in cylinders and how they need to be calibrated regularly to ensure that they give correct readings.
This is only one of the publications available with the Service Engineer's Section membership which allows subscribers to gain access to free downloads of service engineers' section publications on the website. Other perks including four postal mailings a year with good practice guides, tool box talks and newsletters, a free Torque Tool and a folder to keep your mailings in as well as an annual CPD Certificate as evidence of their commitment to developing their technical knowledge through the IOR. To find out more about membership, visit www.ior.org.uk/membership.
The FREE Good Practice Guide is available at www.ior.org.uk/buy-documents
2 Mar 2026
Fully Booked - wait list open. The launch of the IOR's Industry Skills Alliance for individuals interested in shaping the future of the skills agenda for the RACHP sector. Find out more about the event and the role of the Skills Alliance here.
24 Feb 2026
A review of the IOR Constitution has been carried out to ensure it complies with current Charity Commission guidance and improve the wording for clarity. Open for consultation and comment by members until 30th April 2026.
9 Mar 2026
The recording for the IOR TechTalk on “Unscrambling the Refrigerant Clutter for the Future” on 5th March is now available from the IOR Webinar Channel.
3 Mar 2026
The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) published recently their strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board.
26 Feb 2026
We're delighted to announce that the IOR Technician App has been shortlisted as a finalist for the ACR News Awards in the Training Initiative of the Year Category.