New guide on differing UK CO detector requirements
The HHIC and CoGDEM have launched a guide on carbon monoxide (CO) detector requirements across the UK
Cost of living crisis fuels rise in faulty appliances, study shows
According to a survey, 69% of heating engineers said more households have delayed annual gas services in recent times due to cost, leaving occupants...
Replacing parts: Lack of regulation poses real danger
Neil Macdonald, technical manager at the Heating and Hotwater Council (HHIC), looks at the importance of selecting approved replacement parts when taking on a repair.
Gas safety campaigners and RSPCA join forces
New research released by Gas Safe Register found that 99% of UK pet owners were not able to correctly identify all of the signs that can indicate their pet could be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning
A majority of UK social landlords have mould problems
New research has revealed that 99.2% of UK social landlords have mould problems in their housing stock
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.
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.
One in five building service engineers unfamiliar with overheating regulations
New research has revealed that 20% of building service engineers are unfamiliar with the UK Building Regulations’ Approved Document O
Hydrosense calls on plumbers to take action against Legionella risk
Hydrosense, a Legionella test kit provider, has called on plumbers and installers to take a proactive approach to reduce the risk of Legionella
Werner reveals winter safety guidance
Mark Robson, product manager at Werner, has shared a guide for tradespeople to stay safe while working at height this winter