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Gas Safety at Home is Critical

There are many dangers associated with gas appliances and flues, but an alarming number of UK residents do not know this.

Two of the most common causes of carbon monoxide poisoning are gas appliances or flues that are not installed or ventilated properly.


The lack of taste, colour, and scent combine to make the poisonous gas, carbon monoxide (CO), nearly impossible to detect.  Some of the effects of carbon monoxide are stomach and chest pains, vomiting, tiredness, and even death.  Carbon monoxide leaves the body quickly, and blood and breath tests used to determine the presence of carbon monoxide may be ineffective four hours after exposure to the gas.

 

Results of a carbon monoxide study conducted by researchers at the University of London under the direction of the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) are quite alarming.  Improperly operating gas appliances were found in about 25% of the homes, and 8% of these homes were classified as having a higher than average risk for dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.  Almost 50% of the residents included in the study did not know the hazards of CO. 


Knowing the basic safety rules for gas appliances is essential to keep your family and visitors safe from carbon monoxide poisoning and the possibility of illnesses, paralysis, and death.  Considering the general lack of CO information, it is not surprising that over half of residential carbon monoxide poisonings are the result of residents taking inadequate action or not taking action at all.


For gas appliance installations, repairs, safety checks, and maintenance, do not allow anyone except a CORGI-registered technician to perform the work.  Only CORGI-registered service workers have the expertise and skills to safely and expertly complete a gas appliance job.  Do not be tempted to hire any service technician for the recommended annual service checks for your gas appliances.  Look for a CORGI-registered technician for this job, and use a qualified chimney sweep to give your flue a thorough cleaning every year.


In order for gas to burn safely, gas appliances and flues need to be in well ventilated areas. 

There needs to be a constant flow of fresh circulating through the area to ensure proper appliance operation. 

Do not place objects on top of or next to appliances, and make sure that all vents are kept unobstructed. 

Most carbon monoxide poisoning incidents in homes are the result of insufficient ventilation.

Quickly turn off any gas appliance you suspect is not functioning properly. 

Let fresh air into the area by opening windows and doors, and turn off the gas supply line if you know how. 

If there is soot or stains around an appliance, a pilot light that refuses to burn, or a yellow-orange flame,  your appliance is not working correctly. 

 

For expert advice, ring the HSE Gas Safety Advice Line (0800 300 363) or the National Grid on the Gas Emergency (0800 111 999).


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