Gas Safe Register has launched a thought provoking campaign to
raise awareness of the risks of illegal gas work.
The campaign features the real-life story of Anne. Her teenage
daughter died in 2005, killed by carbon monoxide. The toxic gas
poisoned her after it escaped from a fire installed by a fitter who
was not qualified or registered to work on gas fires.
A video of Anne's story shows the tragic consequences of
dangerous gas work, reminding us all how important it is to use
qualified and registered gas engineers. You can watch it at www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk/truestories
You can keep Gas Safe in your home with these top tips:
- Only use a Gas Safe registered engineer to fit, fix or service
your gas appliances. You can find a Gas Safe registered
engineer at www.gassaferegister.co.uk
or call 0800 408 5500.
- Always check the engineer's Gas Safe Register ID card.
- Check the gas engineer is qualified for the type of gas work
you need doing - you can find this information on the back of their
ID card.
- Get your gas appliances regularly serviced and safety checked every year or in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Carbon
monoxide can kill. Fit an audible carbon monoxide alarm -
it could save your life.
- Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can be deadly -
be aware of the gas safety risks.
Better Gas Safe than sorry. Always check the
card.
