Gas Safety Week

  1. Gas Safety Saves Energy & Reduces Bills

    On the left of the image is the Gas Safety Week Logo. Next to this on a light grey background, large black text reads "Keeping our nation gas safe". Underneath this text is smaller, dark grey text reading "11th - 17th September 2023". Beneath this are the cartoon gas safety superheroes. The ongoing cost of living crisis has understandably prevented many people from undertaking essential home maintenance work. To reduce spending, homeowners leave simple safety checks or repair jobs unaddressed. Far from saving households money, avoiding necessary upkeep is estimated to cost the average home £1885 a year, contributing to an overall additional expenditure of £6.8bn across households in the UK. One task that property owners often procrastinate is having their gas boiler safety checked by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. Still, with autumn and winter fast approaching, not having your boiler safety checked could prove more expensive than having it done.[1] Continue reading →
  2. Gas Safety Week 2023: Why is Gas Safety Important & What is the UK's Gas Safety Advice?

    On the left of the image is the Gas Safety Week Logo. Next to this on a light grey background, large black text reads "Keeping our nation gas safe". Underneath this text is smaller, dark grey text reading "11th - 17th September 2023". Beneath this are the cartoon gas safety superheroes. We are proud to support Gas Safety Week, taking place between the 11th and 17th September 2023. Organised by the Gas Safe Register (the official list of gas engineers legally permitted to work on gas), Gas Safety Week aims to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances. Continue reading →
  3. News Roundup: Unregistered Gas Engineers & Gas Unsafe Landlords

    The Gas Safe Register logo is sits on a black background on the right of the banner. On the left small, white text reads 'News Round Up', beneath this large, yellow text reads 'Unregistered "Gas Engineers"' and underneath this smaller, bold, underlined text says 'Don's Cut Corners With Gas'. Raising awareness about gas safety is critical to protecting the public. Unfortunately, there are still instances of illegal and dangerous gas work carried out by unqualified, unregistered “gas engineers”, as well as cases of landlords failing to meet legal gas safety requirements. Below are just some of the news stories that have been reported this year, followed by tips on how you can keep yourself, your family, your community, and, if you’re a landlord, your tenants safe. Continue reading →
  4. Gas Safety for All Seasons

    On the left a blue box drops down from the top. In it white text reads 'How To Stay Safe'. Beneath this box, large, white text on a black background reads 'Gas Safety for All Seasons'. On the right of the image is a picture of a hob with a gas-safe, blue flame. In the UK our varied and often unpredictable seasonal weather leads to small talk, lush flora, and a range of gas safety concerns. It is therefore imperative that we are aware of the various gas safety problems that can arise, as well as how to prevent and/or address them.[1] Continue reading →
  5. Simple Solution to Protect HVAC Professionals Against CO Poisoning

    On the right of an image is an orange Crowcon Personal Gas Detector. On the left of the image large, white text on a black background reads "Protecting HVAC Professionals Against CO Poisoning". Odourless, colourless, and tasteless, carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly toxic, potentially deadly gas that HVAC professionals risk encountering daily. Thankfully, there is a simple, small, safe solution to protecting HVAC workers: Crowcon CO Gas Detectors.[1] Continue reading →
  6. News Roundup: Unregistered “Gas Engineers”

    unregistered-gas-engineers Unfortunately, there continues to be no shortage of news stories about illegal and dangerous gas work carried out by unregistered, unqualified “gas engineers”. Therefore, it is vital that you stay vigilant and always employ a Gas Safe registered engineer that is qualified to work on your gas appliance and your fuel type. You can find a Gas Safe registered engineer or check your engineers’ credentials on the Gas Safe Register or by calling the free helpline on 0800 408 5500. Additionally, always ask to see your engineer's Gas Safe ID card and make sure you check the back of it for the appliances and gas types they are qualified to work on. Ensuring gas work is carried out by a qualified and gas registered engineer is critical to protecting yourself and your community against potential gas leaks, carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, and explosions. Continue reading →
  7. What You Should Know About the ErP and NOx Emission Control

    Please note this blog was originally published on the 23rd September 2019. It was updated on the 8th September 2021 to contain relevant flue gas analyser models. On the right of the image a man is using a wrench to work on boiler pipes. In the bottom right corner is a yellow Gas Safety Week logo, while on the left is dark blue text that reads 'What You Should Know About ErP and NOx Emission Control. The Energy Related Products Directive (ErP) reflects the commitment of the European Union to improve air quality. The latest legislation concerning NOx emissions was introduced on the 26th September 2018 to meet EU targets for 2020: Continue reading →
  8. 5 Reasons to Calibrate Your Flue Gas Analyser

    Please note this blog was originally published on the 17th October 2017. It was updated on the 8th September 2021 to include current calibration information. White text on the left of the image reads '5 Reasons to Calibrate Your Flue Gas'. It is on a dark blue background. The yellow Gas Safety Week logo is in the bottom right corner and the right side of the banner is taken up with an image of a flue gas analyser that has been opened up: one side is blue casing and one side is a circuit board. Hands hold a black component above the side with the circuit board. Every plumber and gas engineer knows that when installing gas appliances a flue gas analyser (FGA) is essential! Using an FGA, you can verify that the appliance is working safely and that the installation is not producing dangerous levels of harmful gases that could jeopardise the safety of your clients and their community. That is why proper maintenance and calibration of your FGA is vital to ensuring that this critical part of your job is as accurate as possible. Continue reading →
  9. Gas Safe Register are Looking for Heroes

    Ahead of Gas Safety week 2014, set this year for the 15th to the 21st September, Gas Safe Register are looking for ‘Gas Safe Heroes’. They want to hear from any Engineer who is avid about gas safety and has helped a community, family or even just an individual stay safe with gas. Continue reading →
  10. Gas Safety Week Starts Next Monday

    Raising awareness of gas safety is massively important, and that’s exactly why there’s a whole week dedicated to it! Continue reading →

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