HSE has warned of the dangers of having gas work done by illegal gas workers. It follows the successful joint
Category: Gas
HSE publishes its response to ministers on the explosion at ICL Plastics
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.
HSE response to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on ICL Plastics
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
HSE launch LPG Consultation
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.
Fatal gas explosion in bakery oven alert
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
Do you use LPG in your business?
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.
LPG survey - tell us about your gas pipework
There is still time to tell us about your liquefied petroleum gas pipework. Complete the LPG online survey
Judith Hackitt responds to ICL article
HSE Chair Judith Hackitt responds to a misleading article in The Herald regarding the ICL Plastics explosion.
LPG Pipeline Survey - Have you completed yours
Still time to complete the liquefied petroleum gas survey into to the use of LPG in the United Kingdom,
Illegal gas work costs lives warns HSE
HSE is warning anyone working on gas appliances and systems without having their competence assessed that they are acting illegally and dangerously.
Landlord prosecuted for poorly maintained gas appliance
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.
LPG online pipework survey - times running out
Still time to complete the liquefied petroleum gas survey into to the use of LPG in the United Kingdom,
Unregistered gas engineer warning after Warwickshire prosecution
HSE is warning gas engineers of the significant costs of failing to register with the Gas Safe Register
ICL explosion - Lord Gill’s Inquiry Report
HSE today (16 July 2009) received Lord Gill’s report into the explosion, caused by a leak of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Homeowners warning - illegal gas fitters
Homeowners in Lancashire are being warned about putting their lives in danger if they employ gas fitters who are not qualified.
LPG - Online survey last chance
This is your last chance to fill in the liquefied petroleum gas survey into to the use of LPG in the United Kingdom,
LPG - Online survey times running out
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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LPG pipework replacement programme gets under way
A major programme to assess and improve the condition of underground service pipework carrying liquefied
Liquefied Petroleum Gas - Online survey
Sites storing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are being asked to supply information about their pipework to help reduce the risks of accidents.

