Highlighting the importance of regular gas safety checks
 

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Health and Safety Executive

Domestic gas ebulletin

Issued: 9 September 2024

Visit HSE's website for more guidance and information on domestic gas.

Gas Safety Week 2024: Every check counts

Gas Safety Week (GSW) is a week-long annual campaign which focuses on ensuring the general public knows how to stay gas safe

This year’s theme, ‘Checking – Every Check Counts’, highlights the importance of regular gas safety checks.

The campaign is coordinated by Gas Safe Register, who have launched a new video reminding householders of the importance of getting their gas appliances safety checked annually to avoid scenarios where faulty appliances lead to bigger inconveniences.

Watch the video

Gas Safe Register’s latest press release explains the potential dangers of neglecting regular checks and why inspections should be carried out by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.

Read the GSW press release

Throughout GSW, supporters will be sharing advice and tips on gas safety. Follow the dedicated GSW X page for daily updates.

For more resources and information visit the Gas Safety Week website.


Landlord sentenced after putting tenant's lives at risk

The landlord was given a suspended sentence of 26 weeks after not maintaining gas appliances at a property

She refused to undertake gas safety checks even after HSE took enforcement action against her.

For more information about this incident read our press release.


A guide to the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996 (as amended)

Guidance on regulations

HSE's publication 'A guide to the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996 (as amended)' (L80) provides advice and explains regulatory requirements.

This includes changes made under the Gas Safety (Management) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 which came into force on 6 April 2023.

The publication is for anyone who has duties under the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996 (as amended). For example:

  • gas conveyors
  • emergency reporting service providers
  • gas shippers
  • terminal operators

You can download the publication on HSE's website.

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