Gas Safety Week (GSW) is a week-long annual campaign which focuses on ensuring the general public knows how to stay gas safe This yearâs theme, âChecking â Every Check Countsâ, 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 Registerâs 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. 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. 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. |