Arnlea Staff Quiz Night at Kippie Lodge

A Fun Evening of Team Spirit, Competition, and Brainpower

At Arnlea, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do – and that extends beyond the workplace. Last night, the Arnlea team came together with some special guests for a fantastic evening of fun, rivalry, and laughter at our Staff Quiz Night, held at the Kippie Lodge Sports & Leisure Club in Aberdeen.

Hosted by our very own quizmaster, Jen Hughes, the event featured four rounds of brain-teasing questions designed to test knowledge, quick thinking, and teamwork. With three teams competing head-to-head, the night was filled with plenty of friendly banter, surprising answers, and moments of triumph.

The Results – And the Winners! 🏆

With scores out of 100, every team put in a stellar performance. But only one could take home the gold medals:

🥇 1st Place – Team 2LD
Lee Forsyth, Lee Gray, and Dima Al-Hwaidi

🥈 2nd Place – Arnleaders
Claire Murray, Kailee Hoffman, Craig Cuthbertson, and Bryce Dawson

🥉 3rd Place – The Kippie Kids
Allan Merritt, Fiona Forsyth, and Roshanak Abedi

👏 Congratulations to Team 2LD for taking the top spot – and a huge well done to all teams for making it such an enjoyable evening!

More Than Just a Quiz

Events like this are a great reminder that the Arnlea team spirit goes far beyond day-to-day projects. By bringing people together in a relaxed, social setting, we strengthen connections, celebrate successes, and enjoy some well-earned downtime as colleagues and friends.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night such a success. Here’s to many more team events to come!

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What equipment needs ATEX inspection?

Everything in a classified hazardous area. That covers electrical items (motors, lighting, junction boxes, panels, instrumentation) and non-electrical equipment where it has been assessed as a potential ignition source, such as rotating machinery or equipment that could generate static.‍

What standard governs ATEX inspections?

IEC 60079-17 (BS EN 60079-17 in the UK). It defines the three inspection grades, the four inspection types (initial, periodic, sample, special), and the requirements for inspection intervals and documentation.

How often should ATEX inspections be carried out?

IEC 60079-17 states that the interval between periodic inspections should not exceed three years, though this can be adjusted based on a documented risk assessment. Initial inspections must happen before commissioning. Portable apparatus typically needs inspecting every 12 months.

What are the three grades of Ex inspection?

Grade V (Visual) covers defects visible without tools, with equipment energised. Grade C (Close) covers defects found using hand tools and access equipment. Grade D (Detailed) covers defects found by opening enclosures and using test equipment, with the equipment de-energised.

What is ATEX/IECEx inspection?

It is the systematic examination of equipment installed in hazardous areas to verify it remains safe, correctly installed, and compliant with explosion protection standards. The process is governed by IEC 60079-17 and is a legal requirement under ATEX (in Europe) and DSEAR (in the UK).

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