Muir is supporting Gas Safety Week
MUIR Group Housing Association is proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2016.
Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning.
During 2015-16, Muir ensured that 100% of its properties had valid Gas Safety Certificates.
Taking place from September 19th-25th, Gas Safety Week annually raises awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances.
It is co-ordinated by Gas Safe Register, the official list of gas engineers who are legally allowed to work on gas.
Diane Jones, a Maintenance Officer at Muir said: “We are pleased to be supporting Gas Safety Week.
“Muir takes its responsibility on Gas Safety very seriously and we are pleased to say we ensured that each and every one of our properties had a valid Gas Safety Certificate in 2015-16.
“We have a legal responsibility to ensure Gas Safety under statutory Gas Regulations and we also make a great effort to gain access to properties we have been unable to enter.
“It can cost up to £1,000 to go to court to enter a property but not doing so can compromise people’s safety and that of neighbours and visitors too.”
Every year thousands of people across the UK are diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning.
It is a highly poisonous gas. You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but it can kill quickly with no warning.
By taking care of your gas appliances properly you are taking care of your home and your loved ones. Follow these few simple checks to keep you and your family safe.
For gas safety advice or to find and check an engineer visit the Gas Safe Register website at www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk.
Alternatively call the free helpline which is available on 0800 408 5500.
- Check your gas appliances every year. Gas appliances should be safety checked once a year and serviced regularly by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Tenants – make sure your landlord arranges this. Set a reminder so you don’t forget at www.staygassafe.co.uk
- Check your engineer is Gas Safe registered. You can find and check an engineer at www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500.
- Check your engineer’s Gas Safe Register ID card. Make sure they are qualified for the work you need doing. You can find this information on the back of the card.
- Check for warning signs your appliances aren’t working correctly e.g. lazy yellow or orange flames instead of crisp blue ones, black marks on or around the appliance and too much condensation in the room.
- Know the six signs of carbon monoxide poisoning – headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse and loss of consciousness.
- Have an audible carbon monoxide alarm. This will alert you if there is carbon monoxide in your home.