The Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 is the primary piece of legislation covering work-related health and safety in Northern Ireland. It sets out a lot of your employer’s responsibilities for your health and safety at work. Additionally, specific regulations cover particular areas, including lead, asbestos, chemicals, construction work, and gas safety. Visit the HSENI website for the many ways in which they can help you with these particular issues.
Britons collectively used 1,233 ktoe (kilotonne of oil equivalent) of gas in their homes in 2017. 85% of us heat our homes with gas-powered boilers, which also heat water, and most of us it to cook meals: while just 30% of us have gas ovens, 61% have gas hobs. And while accidents are rare, they can be dangerous. Gas leaks can cause injuries, as well as explosions and fires which can destroy homes, cause serious injuries and claim lives.
Gas meter safety inspections are important. We need to make sure your meter is working properly – if it’s old or damaged, it could be dangerous and it’s our responsibility to carry out a check if any risks are detected and reported. This will include a visual inspection of the gas supply surrounding the meter point. This is the point at which gas enters your home – our meter safety inspection checks that it’s in good condition and safe to use. We also check that the emergency cut off valve is accessible and working properly, in case you need to stop the gas supply in an emergency. Read more details at https://www.weldingsuppliesdirect.co.uk/welding-equipment/cp7-cp47-gas-equipment-safety-inspections.html.
As well as having your gas appliances serviced, it is advisable to have ventilation measures and flues cleaned and maintained on an annual basis. Hiring a Gas Safe engineer: When dealing with a substance as dangerous as gas, you will want to ensure that any professionals fitting, maintaining, or servicing your appliances are experienced and qualified to do so to avoid problems going unnoticed or appliances being installed incorrectly. Luckily, the Gas Safe Register makes it simple for everyone to gain access to a list of reputable, professional, and competent gas engineers in their local area.