We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2023, taking place 11 – 17 September.
What is Gas Safety Week?
Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances. It is coordinated by Gas Safe Register, the official list of gas engineers who are legally allowed to work on gas.
Why is gas safety important?
Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas that can kill quickly and without warning, as you cannot see it, taste it or smell it.
By taking care of your gas appliances properly you are taking care of your home, your loved ones and even looking out for your local community.
Follow these simple checks to keep you and others safe
Allow us to complete annual gas safety checks:
By law, we must keep your supplied gas pipework, appliances and flues in good condition. To ensure we comply with this and to keep you safe, we carry out a gas safety check at your property each year. We will get in contact two months before your safety check is due to book your appointment and your certificate will be sent to you a month after the appointment.
Check for warning signs that could indicate your (or others’) gas appliances are not working correctly:
Signs may include lazy yellow /orange flames instead of crisp blue ones, error messages or unexpected noises from your boiler or dark and sooty stains around your gas appliance. If you notice any of these signs contact us as soon as possible on 01225 715 715 or visit our gas request a repair page to book an appointment.
Ensure your carbon monoxide alarm is installed and working properly:
We install carbon monoxide alarms in all our properties, you can regularly test them to ensure they’re still working and ensure you replace batteries when needed. Look out for your community by making sure your friends, relatives and neighbours have one too!
Know the six main symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning:
The six main symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse, and loss of consciousness.
If your carbon monoxide alarm sounds or you’re worried about carbon monoxide in your home, move outside of your home and call the national gas emergency line on 0800 111 999.
Get your own gas appliances safety checked annually:
We are not responsible for any gas appliances that you own, so you should arrange for these to be safety checked once a year and serviced regularly by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Set a reminder so you don’t forget at StayGasSafe.co.uk.
Check your engineer is qualified for the type of gas work you need doing:
You can find this information on the back of their Gas Safe ID card and the Gas Safe Register website. All Selwood Housing gas engineers and our contractors carry their own Gas Safe ID with the types of work they can do listed on the reverse of the card.
Gas appointments
If you have any concerns about your supplied gas appliances (e.g. boiler, cooker, fire), pipework or flues, get in touch with us on 01225 715 715 or visit our gas request a repair page to book an appointment.
Gas emergencies
If you smell gas, think you have a gas leak, or are worried about carbon monoxide, don’t hesitate to call the national gas emergency number on 0800 111 999. Calls are answered 24/7 and are free.
For more gas safety advice and to find or check an engineer visit the Gas Safe Register website.
