As an employer you are responsible to make sure gas safety is addressed at all times and that all fuel, pipework and gas appliances at your workplace are well maintained and in a safe working condition to prevent risk or injury to anyone at your premises. This all comes under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 legislation.
Visit this website for more information:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2451/contents/made
Gas Safety Checks at Your Business
You will require annual inspections on all of your business gas appliances to check they are running safely and efficiently. When arranging a gas safety check at your business it is important to make sure you use a gas safe registered engineer to come and carry out the checks.
Gas Safety Tips for Your Business
- Only use Gas Safe Registered engineers
- Keep up to date records of any work done
- Ensure all boilers and gas appliances are serviced at least once a year
- Replace carbon monoxide alarms every 5-7 years
- Consider setting up a service plan
What a commercial gas engineer should do:
- Provide a 24 hour service
- Service your boiler annually
- Carry out safety inspections on all appliances and pipework
- Leave you with a gas safety certificate once all checks are complete
The Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations act 1998 states:
‘It’s the duty of every employer or self-employed person to ensure that any gas appliance, installation pipe work or flue installed at any place of work under their control is maintained in a safe condition so as to prevent risk or injury to any person.’
Vortex Gas are fully qualified and experienced Gas Safe Registered engineers. We provide a fast and reliable 24 hour service for all your commercial gas needs. If you need a reliable commercial gas engineer for your business then contact Vortex Gas today on 0151 523 7243 or 07713 481112