Government needs support of construction industry, stresses BMF
Construction work must continue to follow coronavirus guidelines so essential work can be completed safely, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has underlined.
Communicating smoke and CO alarm safety
Adrian Keats at Honeywell’s Home Safety business provides a selection of hard-hitting facts and figures to help installers communicate the importance of proper gas and fire safety to customers
Institute drives home “flip ‘n’ flush” message
With our understanding of coronavirus transmission growing, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has urged consumers to flip down the toilet seat before they flush
Gas Safe campaign highlights CO poisoning symptoms
New research reveals over 80% of UK adults could be at risk of mistaking carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms for a different illness such as a cold, flu or hangover.
Vent Hygiene CRO cards set to close
SKILLcard has announced that the CRO cards for Vent Hygiene Specialist, Ductwork Cleaning Specialist and Kitchen Grease Extract Operative will close on 1 November...
Homeowners offered COVID-19 safety advice
New guidance has been issued to homeowners for when they have tradespeople carry out work in their homes.
Self-employed plumber sentenced for unsafe gas work
Victims and plumber treated for carbon monoxide poisoning.
Coronavirus crisis: CIPHE issues guidance for trade
Guidance has been released from the CIPHE in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Construction bodies call for urgent cashflow action in Scotland
A group of respected construction industry bodies has suggested a number of simple actions which the Scottish Government could introduce to help with cashflow and protect jobs against the “crippling” background of coronavirus.
BMA supports National Burn Awareness Day
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association, BMA, is supporting National Burn Awareness Day by raising awareness about the numbers of people burned.