Grandparents could be overestimating gas-safety savviness, research reveals
New Gas Safe Register research has revealed grandparents could be inadvertently endangering their grandchildren
Builder receives a suspended prison sentence…
…for endangering a young family to deadly fumes from a gas boiler
Housing company and builder prosecuted for safety failings
Cornwall Housing fined £6,660 for breaching the Health and Safety at Work act.
Scottish government confirms return for domestic work
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has warmly welcomed the Scottish government’s announcement that domestic work will be included amongst the scope of construction work now permitted
Correctly specified ventilation is crucial, says Elta
Elta has urged landlords and contractors to collaborate with ventilation manufacturers to prevent damp and mould in social housing from spiralling
Intergas offers solution amid flue review
Intergas has commented on an amendment to Building Regulations making plastic boiler flues non-compliant in high-rise buildings
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.
CIPHE renews calls for compulsory thermostatic mixing valves
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has renewed calls for the government to change its legislation surrounding thermostatic mixing valves on the back of latest admissions data
Homeowners offered COVID-19 safety advice
New guidance has been issued to homeowners for when they have tradespeople carry out work in their homes.
IGEM spreads gas safety message
The Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) has announced plans to launch a gas safety initiative to coincide with next month’s 2019 Gas Safety Week