Gas safety

Gas safety
Our responsibility to you
We have a legal duty to make sure any gas fittings or
appliances we own are well maintained and are checked by
a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months. It is very
important to allow our contractors access into your home to
carry out these safety checks.
Regular safety checks will:
● give you peace of mind your appliances are safe and
in good working order.
● help keep your gas bill to a minimum.
● ensure your home contents insurance remains valid.
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas. It is impossible to see,
smell or taste and it can kill without warning. You are at risk of
carbon monoxide poisoning if your appliance is faulty, the room
is not properly ventilated or the chimney/flue is blocked. Every
year there are over 20 deaths and many more injuries caused
by carbon monoxide poisoning and gas explosions in the UK.
What are the danger signs?
● Pilot light blowing out frequently
● A lazy yellow/orange flame instead
1iof a blue flame
● Soot or stains around the appliance
● Excessive condensation

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
Action to take
● Headache
● Nausea and dizziness
● Tired and confused
● Stomach pains
● Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing
Is everyone in the household presenting the same
symptoms at the same time?
Do the symptoms go away when you are outside?
If yes, and you are showing the symptoms above, go out in
the fresh air and seek medical advice.
If you suspect there is a gas or carbon monoxide leak in your
home, you should:
● immediately open all doors and windows
● shut off the gas supply
● call the National Gas Emergency Services on 0800 111 999
This telephone number and service are FREE and available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Riversmead Housing Association
Riversmead House, 36 Ware Road, Hertford, SG13 7HH
Tel: 01992 514 514 Fax: 01992 514 500 Minicom: 01992 537 818
Email: riversmead@riversmead.org.uk Web: www.riversmead.org.uk
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