The aim of Gas Safe Register’s recent brand awareness campaign was to raise awareness among families to not cut corners when it comes to their gas appliances, and only using a Gas Safe registered engineer.
As part of the campaign, registered engineers were encouraged to share photos of examples of gas work where they felt corners had been cut. To date over 100 photos have been shared and below are the top five images, selected by Gas Safe Register, that highlight the dangers of cutting corners when it comes to gas safety.
1) A Gas Safe registered engineer found a homemade flue extension and toilet isolation valve used on a gas hob. (Insert pic 001)
2) A Gas Safe registered engineer found a flue extension connected to an old rusted WD40 can. (Insert pic 002)
3) A Gas Safe registered engineer discovered a customer trying to install their own gas cooker, very dangerously. (Insert pic 003)
4) The Gas Safe registered engineer had to shut this fire off as it was leaking products of combustion risking exposure to carbon monoxide. (Insert pic 004)
5) And finally, a Gas Safe registered engineer found an open flue spilling products of combustion. (insert pic 005)
Jonathan Samuel, chief executive at Gas Safe Register, said: “Ensuring gas appliances are working safely and efficiently should be a top priority for families and it is important that they are aware of the dangers of cutting corners and not using a Gas Safe registered engineer.
“The brand awareness campaign was a huge success. It was great to see so many registered engineers engaging with the campaign and sending through their examples of unsafe gas work as they play a vital role in helping us inform the public on the importance of gas safety.”