Leading East Anglian gas company, Gasway Services Ltd (part of Flagship Group), is urging people to ensure their gas appliances are fitted correctly and checked annually as they support Gas Safety Week which launches next week (18-24) September.
Poorly maintained appliances can be dangerous leading to gas leaks, fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide poisoning known as the ‘silent killer’ as you can’t see, smell or taste it. Children under 14 and adults over 65 are most at risk.
Latest figures from Gas Safe Register show that in East Anglia, one in five homes inspected had unsafe gas appliances.
With the rise of Carbon Monoxide poisoning in the UK, the Gasway is using Gas Safety Week to encourage people to check their appliances to make sure they are working correctly and efficiently.
If you have a gas boiler and/or cooker, some top tips are:
- Only use a Gas Safe registered engineer to fit, fix and service your appliances
- Have all your gas appliances serviced and safety checked each year
- Know the six signs of carbon monoxide poisoning – headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse and loss of consciousness.
- Check gas appliances for warning signs that they are not working properly – yellow instead of blue flames, black marks or stains on or around the appliance and too much condensation in the room.
- Fit an audible carbon monoxide (CO) alarm
Liam Betts, Managing Director at Gasway said: “It’s important we support Gas Safety Week and work together with other similar companies to help people become more aware of the potential dangers of gas appliances.
“As a gas company, we have a responsibility to educate and give advice to our customers on how they can reduce the risk of potential incidents from happening. Just one quick check could save a life.”
For more information on how to stay safe, visit the Gas Safety Week website: https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/gassafetyweek/stay-safe/top-tips-to-stay-safe/