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Badly fitted and poorly serviced appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas. You can’t see it, taste it, or smell it, but it can kill quickly and without warning.
Protect yourself from the dangers by following these simple steps::
- Only use a Gas Safe registered engineer to fit, fix or service your gas appliances.
- Get your gas appliances regularly serviced and safety checked every year.
- Fit an audible carbon monoxide alarm that is marked BS EN 50291.
- Check for warning signs such as lazy yellow flames and black marks or stains around the appliance.
- Know the six main symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning – headaches, dizziness, nausea, breathlessness, collapse, and loss of consciousness.
If you suspect anyone to be working illegally, report them to Gas Safe Register. If you have had gas work done in your property in the last six months, you can nominate it for a free gas safety inspection..
For more information and to find or check a Gas Safe registered engineer, visit GasSafeRegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500.