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We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2019, taking place 16th – 22nd September.

Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to GasSafetyWeek_Yellow-Logo_RGBraise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances. It is coordinated by Gas Safe Register, the official list of gas engineers who are legally allowed to work on gas.

Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is a highly poisonous gas that can kill quickly and without warning, as you cannot see it, taste it or smell it.

Why not take the time to help your customers so they know to:

  • Check their gas appliances every year.

Engineer checking a boilerGas appliances should be safety checked once a year and serviced regularly by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Tenants should be aware that it’s their landlord’s responsibility to arrange this. A free email and/or text reminder can set up at StayGasSafe.co.uk.

 

  • Check their engineer is Gas Safe registered and qualified for the type of work they need doing.

Let them know they can find this information on the Gas Safe Register website and the back of the Gas Safe ID card. Engineer showing Gas Safe ID cardWhen you go to your customer’s home, be proud to show them your card before they ask for it.

  • Check for warning signs that could indicate their appliances are not working correctly.

Gas hob burnerSigns may include lazy yellow /orange flames instead of crisp blue ones, black marks on or around the appliance, a pilot light that keeps going out and too much condensation in the room.

  • Check they know the six main symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse and loss of consciousness.

  • Install an audible carbon monoxide alarm.

Alarms should be marked EN50291 and display the British Standards’ Kitemark.

 

Be part of this national campaign with events, advertising and PR taking place across the country to help keep the nation gas safe. To get involved and receive free materials to raise awareness of gas safety visit GasSafetyWeek.co.uk. Alternatively email marketing@gassaferegister.co.uk.