In this issue: escalators and moving walks consultation, Asbestos: The Hidden Killer campaign,
Category: Gas
Gas installer registration scheme - HSE signs contract with Capita
On 8 September 2008, HSE awarded a 10 year contract to the Capita Group Plc to provide a new registration scheme for gas installers from 1 April 2009.
Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries Forum (CDOIF)
Agenda, papers and minutes from the CDOIF meeting held on the 19th May 2008 in Rose Court are
Gas installer registration scheme
HSE has notified bidders for the new gas installer registration scheme that it is awarding the
Trader fined for illegal gas work
HSE is urging people to only use competent, registered gas fitters when having their boilers and
HSE warns of the dangers of not using registered gas installers
HSE has warned of the dangers of not using registered gas fitters. The warning follows the prosecution
Wates Construction Ltd fined £7,000
HSE is warning construction firms to check the safety of gas flues, following roofing work, after the
Carbon capture storage (CCS) website launched
Carbon capture & storage (CCS) is the process of capturing the CO2 that is emitted when fossil
New gas installer scheme
A ‘frequently asked questions’ section is now available relating to the new
Gas appliance safety warning as traders are prosecuted
HSE has warned the public in the Shropshire area about potentially unsafe gas installations carried out through a company
Launch of North Wales caravan site inspections
A North Wales joint inspection programme into caravan sites was launched by the HSE and Local Authority Environmental
HSE names preferred bidder to run new gas installer scheme
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today announced CAPITA as its preferred bidder in the competition to provide a
HSE announces preferred bidder for new gas registration scheme
HSE today announced that it has selected Capita as its preferred bidder to run the new registration scheme for gas
Landlord prosecuted over faulty boiler fatality
HSE is highlighting the fatal consequences of carbon monoxide gas following the death of a six-year old girl who was
HSE warns: Use qualified tradespeople to check your flues
HSE is issuing a warning to the public to have any flued appliance carefully checked and serviced by qualified and competent
Investigating major gas incidents - guidance updated
The semi-permanent circular provides a ‘first response’ guide when arriving on site and how to go about starting the
Doncaster caravan park owner prosecuted
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning landlords to ensure gas installations in their properties are safe and that
Gas engineer prosecuted for unauthorised work
HSE is warning anyone having gas appliances fitted or serviced to ensure the engineer they are using is competent and
Gas manual update
The Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996 ‘Safety Case Assessment Manual has been updated to include:
Classroom evacuated after carbon monoxide leak
HSE is warning those with a responsibility to maintain and service gas appliances in schools and other public

