Health and Safety Executive

Category: Gas

Beware of illegal gas fitters warns HSE

Friday, September 11, 2009

HSE has warned of the dangers of having gas work done by illegal gas workers. It follows the successful joint

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HSE publishes its response to ministers on the explosion at ICL Plastics

Thursday, August 27, 2009

HSE has today published its preliminary formal response to the official Inquiry, led by Lord Gill, into the fatal explosion at the ICL factory in Maryhill, Glasgow, in 2004.

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HSE response to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on ICL Plastics

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Following the Inquiry and Lord Gill’s report into the 2004 fatal explosion at the ICL factory in Maryhill, Glasgow, Work and Pensions Secretary Yvette Cooper

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HSE launch LPG Consultation

Thursday, August 27, 2009

HSE  has published a consultation document on the recommendations that emerged from the Public Inquiry held by Lord Gill into the explosion at ICL Plastics in 2004.

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Fatal gas explosion in bakery oven alert

Friday, August 21, 2009

As a result on an on-going investigation into a fatal gas explosion in a small bakery, HSE is issuing an alert to all users

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Do you use LPG in your business?

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

When liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is stored and used in installations compliant with relevant health and safety legislation and industry codes of practice, it is a safe fuel.

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LPG survey - tell us about your gas pipework

Friday, August 7, 2009

There is still time to tell us about your liquefied petroleum gas pipework. Complete the LPG online survey

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Judith Hackitt responds to ICL article

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

HSE Chair Judith Hackitt responds to a misleading article in The Herald regarding the ICL Plastics explosion.

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LPG Pipeline Survey - Have you completed yours

Friday, July 31, 2009

Still time to complete the liquefied petroleum gas survey into to the use of LPG in the United Kingdom,

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Illegal gas work costs lives warns HSE

Thursday, July 30, 2009

HSE is warning anyone working on gas appliances and systems without having their competence assessed that they are acting illegally and dangerously.

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Landlord prosecuted for poorly maintained gas appliance

Monday, July 27, 2009

HSE is warning of the need to ensure that gas boilers are serviced and checked regularly by authorised engineers following the prosecution of a Worcester landlord.

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LPG online pipework survey - times running out

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Still time to complete the liquefied petroleum gas survey into to the use of LPG in the United Kingdom, 

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Unregistered gas engineer warning after Warwickshire prosecution

Monday, July 20, 2009

HSE is warning gas engineers of the significant costs of failing to register with the Gas Safe Register

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ICL explosion - Lord Gill’s Inquiry Report

Thursday, July 16, 2009

HSE today (16 July 2009) received Lord Gill’s report into the explosion, caused by a leak of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

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Homeowners warning - illegal gas fitters

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Homeowners in Lancashire are being warned about putting their lives  in danger if they employ gas fitters who are not qualified.

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LPG - Online survey last chance

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

This is your last chance to fill in the liquefied petroleum gas survey into to the use of LPG in the United Kingdom,

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LPG - Online survey times running out

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Time is running out to fill in the liquefied petroleum gas survey into to the use of LPG in the United Kingdom, with the aim of prioritising improvements to service and industry. Survey ends 3 July 2009.
Find out more and fill in the survey form

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HSE Newsletter

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Get the latest health and safety news delivered straight to your in-tray! Subscribe to HSE’s Health and Safety Newsletter.

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LPG pipework replacement programme gets under way

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

A major programme to assess and improve the condition of underground service pipework carrying liquefied

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Liquefied Petroleum Gas - Online survey

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Sites storing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are being asked to supply information about their pipework to help reduce the risks of accidents.

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