Gas Safe Register is the official gas registration body for Great Britain, appointed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Carbon Monoxide
You can’t see it, taste it or smell it but it can kill quickly and with no warning. Unsafe gas appliances produce a highly poisonous gas called carbon monoxide (CO). It can cause death as well as serious long term health problems such as brain damage.
Remember the six main symptoms to look out for:
What should I do if I experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
See your doctor immediately or go to hospital - let them know that you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning. They can do a blood or breath test to check.
If you think there is immediate danger:
Call the Gas Emergency Helpline
0800 111 999
Get a Gas Safe registered engineer to inspect your gas appliances and flues to see if there is a dangerous problem
You can’t see it, taste it or smell it but it can kill quickly and with no warning. Unsafe gas appliances produce a highly poisonous gas called carbon monoxide (CO). It can cause death as well as serious long term health problems such as brain damage.
Remember the six main symptoms to look out for:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Breathlessness
- Collapse
- Loss of consciousness
What should I do if I experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
- Get fresh air immediately.
- Open doors and windows,
- Turn off gas appliances
- Leave the house
See your doctor immediately or go to hospital - let them know that you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning. They can do a blood or breath test to check.
If you think there is immediate danger:
Call the Gas Emergency Helpline
0800 111 999
Get a Gas Safe registered engineer to inspect your gas appliances and flues to see if there is a dangerous problem
About the Gas Safe Register
Gas Safe Register replaced CORGI as the gas registration body in GB on 1st April 2009. The HSE carried out a review of gas safety in 2006 which, after consultation with the gas industry, engineers and the public, led to the decision to change to a new gas registration scheme. The contract to run the new scheme was awarded to Capita and they launched Gas Safe Register. The sole focus of the register is on improving and maintaining gas safety to the highest standards.
Anyone carrying out gas work must have a Gas Safe Register ID card. If not, they are breaking the law and putting you and your family at risk.
Gas safety is one of the most important factors in having a safe home and work place. The dangers that surround unsafe gas appliances are deadly serious. Poorly maintained, faulty or badly installed gas work leads to carbon monoxide poisoning, the effects of which can be fatal.
It’s not always easy to spot an illegal gas worker for a fully qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. Always ask to see your gas engineer’s Gas Safe Register ID card to make sure they are safe and legal.
The Gas Safe register is there to make sure you don’t fall into the trap of paying for illegal gas work with your health, and possibly your life.
Gas Safe Register replaced CORGI as the gas registration body in GB on 1st April 2009. The HSE carried out a review of gas safety in 2006 which, after consultation with the gas industry, engineers and the public, led to the decision to change to a new gas registration scheme. The contract to run the new scheme was awarded to Capita and they launched Gas Safe Register. The sole focus of the register is on improving and maintaining gas safety to the highest standards.
Anyone carrying out gas work must have a Gas Safe Register ID card. If not, they are breaking the law and putting you and your family at risk.
Gas safety is one of the most important factors in having a safe home and work place. The dangers that surround unsafe gas appliances are deadly serious. Poorly maintained, faulty or badly installed gas work leads to carbon monoxide poisoning, the effects of which can be fatal.
It’s not always easy to spot an illegal gas worker for a fully qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. Always ask to see your gas engineer’s Gas Safe Register ID card to make sure they are safe and legal.
The Gas Safe register is there to make sure you don’t fall into the trap of paying for illegal gas work with your health, and possibly your life.