The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has been fined £83,600 for failing to arrange annual safety checks on gas appliances in tenanted accommodation.
Category: Gas
Illegal gas fitter prosecuted for endangering lives
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
An illegal gas fitter has been prosecuted for endangering lives by undertaking potentially lethal work at a property in Colchester.
Have your say on HSE’s Approved Code of Practice review
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a three-month consultation on proposals for the revision, consolidation or withdrawal of its Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs).
Domestic Gas – Landlords’ responsibilities
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
As a landlord, you are legally responsible for the safety of your tenants in relation to gas safety. By law you must: Repair and maintain gas pipework, flues and appliances in safe condition, ensure an annual gas safety check on each appliance and flue, keep a record of each safety check. You should also keep [...]
Do you use ACOPs? – Consultation on proposals to review HSE’s ACOPs
Monday, June 25, 2012
HSE is seeking views on proposals to review its portfolio of ACOPs to update and improve them as recommended by Professor Ragnar Löfstedt in his 2011 independent review of health and safety legislation. The consultation ends 14 September 2012.
Wakefield landlord in court for flouting gas safety
Thursday, May 31, 2012
A Wakefield landlord has been fined after ignoring repeated warnings to have gas appliances at his rented property checked for safety.
TV ‘Rogue Trader’ in court again for botched gas work
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
A convicted plumber who left a series of householders at risk from his illegal gas work was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court today for putting more lives in danger.
Illegal North Somerset gasman lied about credentials
Monday, May 28, 2012
A Clevedon man has been prosecuted for illegally installing a gas boiler and flue at a property at Severn Beach, Bristol, while not registered with CORGI, the then industry body.
Firm fined after worker burned in gas pipe fire
Monday, May 28, 2012
A demolition firm has been fined for safety failings after an employee suffered serious burns when a gas pipe ignited in his face.
Norfolk gas installer may face prison after gas explosion
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A Norwich gas installer has received an eight-month suspended prison sentence and 250 hours of unpaid community service after his inadequate work on domestic gas appliances put the lives of a mother and daughter at risk in their own home.
Totton director fined after worker suffers burns
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The director of a Totton company has been fined after an employee suffered burns while cutting the top off an unused propane gas tank at the director’s home.
Illegal gas fitter prosecuted for endangering lives
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
An illegal gas fitter has been prosecuted for endangering lives at a property in Surrey with shoddy and unsafe work.
Builder’s work on chimney put family at risk
Friday, April 27, 2012
A family was exposed to deadly carbon monoxide fumes after building work on a chimney caused a blockage in a flue.
Unregistered gas installer put lives at risk
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
An unregistered gas fitter has been prosecuted for illegally carrying out work on a house in Hucknall, putting residents’ lives at risk.
Ipswich gas engineer fined for illegal work
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
A self-employed gas engineer has been fined for carrying out unregistered work on commercial premises in Ipswich.
Unregistered gas installer prosecuted
Monday, April 23, 2012
An unregistered gas installer was caught illegally carrying out work on a house in Newark.
Suffolk mushroom grower prosecuted after workers’ lives put at risk
Friday, April 20, 2012
A company has been fined after a visit by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors found dangerous conditions in a factory on an industrial estate near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Bedford dry cleaners fined for safety failings
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
A chain of dry cleaners in Bedford has been fined after putting workers’ lives at risk from a poorly-maintained gas boiler.
Wigan landlord sentenced over gas safety risk
Friday, April 13, 2012
A Wigan landlord has been prosecuted for putting the life of a tenant at risk by falsifying a gas safety document.
Basildon landlord prosecuted for putting tenants’ lives at risk
Thursday, March 29, 2012
A woman who owns a number of properties in Basildon which she rents to vulnerable families has been given community service for failing to keep their gas appliances well maintained and safe.
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