Safe electrics: The hidden dangers
With the growing prevalence and importance of electrics in modern gas boilers, electrical safety has become a hot topic in the heating industry. Neil Macdonald, technical manager at the HHIC, looks further at considerations that need to be made.
Self-employed plumber sentenced for unsafe gas work
Victims and plumber treated for carbon monoxide poisoning.
Communicating smoke and CO alarm safety
Adrian Keats at Honeywell’s Home Safety business provides a selection of hard-hitting facts and figures to help installers communicate the importance of proper gas and fire safety to customers
Gas Safe campaign highlights CO poisoning symptoms
New research reveals over 80% of UK adults could be at risk of mistaking carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms for a different illness such as a cold, flu or hangover.
Managing health risks within the plumbing industry
To mark World Plumbers Day this week, CE Safety, the health and safety training provider, highlighted the most common health risks for those in the plumbing sector and offer prevention advice.
Homeowners offered COVID-19 safety advice
New guidance has been issued to homeowners for when they have tradespeople carry out work in their homes.
Vent Hygiene CRO cards set to close
SKILLcard has announced that the CRO cards for Vent Hygiene Specialist, Ductwork Cleaning Specialist and Kitchen Grease Extract Operative will close on 1 November...
Torbay plumber escapes jail despite illegal gas work
Mark Evans gets suspended sentence after leaving a boiler in a “potentially dangerous state”
Coronavirus crisis: CIPHE issues guidance for trade
Guidance has been released from the CIPHE in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
BMA supports National Burn Awareness Day
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association, BMA, is supporting National Burn Awareness Day by raising awareness about the numbers of people burned.