News
March 2007
New scheme to improve gas safety
Health and Safety Minister Lord McKenzie has introduced a new scheme to improve domestic gas safety. This follows a review which found low public awareness about the risks of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from gas appliances.
Lord McKenzie said: “Complacency on gas safety is not an option. New research suggests that nearly half of all households using gas had received no information about the dangers it can pose."
The new regime will be overseen by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and delivered via a gas installer registration scheme. A single provider will be appointed to run this new scheme, which will be responsible for raising public awareness of gas safety.
Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission said: "HSC/E's aim has been to look for ways of making a good record on gas safety even better for gas consumers."
Find out more about domestic gas safety issues on the HSE website