September 8, 2022
Powys County Council has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week (12 – 18 September 2022).
Gas Safety Week is now in its second decade of keeping people safe and organizations from across the UK are working together to raise awareness of the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances which can cause gas leaks , fires, explosions and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
This year, Gas Safety Week focuses on steps consumers can take to ensure they stay safe, including not trying to DIY gas appliances and being aware of the warning signs of unsafe appliances , such as dark spots or soot around an appliance.
Cllr Richard Church, Powys County Council’s Cabinet Member for a Safer Powys, said: “We are proud to support Gas Safety Week 2022 and help to keep our communities safe.
“I urge all Powys residents, especially during the current energy crisis, to be vigilant and follow the guidance from the Gas Safe Register to help keep your gas appliances free from leaks and other hazards and safe to use. ‘was used. If something doesn’t look right, please contact Gas Safe Register who will be able to support you.”
Jonathan Samuel, chief executive for Gas Safe Register, said: “During these difficult times it is important to remain aware of the warning signs of an unsafe gas appliance and contact a Gas Safe registered engineer if you are concerned that something goes wrong as well as having your annual gas safety check We are delighted to see so much support for this year’s Gas Safety Week and by working together we can keep the public informed about gas safety and we help reduce the risk of dangerous gas appliances across the UK, helping the whole nation stay gas safe.”
Keep up to date with Gas Safe Register updates and advice throughout Gas Safety Week by following @GasSafeRegister on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and search for #GSW22 and #GasSafetyWeek.
To keep you and your family safe, follow the Gas Safe Register’s top tips:
- Know the symptoms of CO poisoning; headache, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness, collapse and loss of consciousness.
- Look out for warning signs that your device may be unsafe, such as dark spots or soot around the device, increased condensation, and pilot lights that go out frequently.
- Be sure to leave the vents unlocked as they are there to help your device run safely and efficiently.
- If you smell gas or think there may be a gas leak, call the 24-hour national gas emergency number on 0800 111 999 straight away.
- Never attempt to work on a gas appliance yourself, always seek the help of a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.
- If you are carrying out your annual safety check, only employ a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer to carry it out.
- Always ask to see your Gas Safe engineer’s ID card. Be sure to check the back of the card, which will indicate which gas appliances are qualified to work with.
The Gas Safe Register is the official register for legally qualified engineers. You can find a registered engineer in your area by visiting the Gas Safe Register website at GasSafeRegister.co.uk.
