Employer guidance for the festive season
John Thompson, CEO of the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC), looks at whether employers are liable for any employee indiscretions over the festive period relating to drunk driving and inappropriate conduct at company events
Torbay plumber escapes jail despite illegal gas work
Mark Evans gets suspended sentence after leaving a boiler in a “potentially dangerous state”
Scottish government confirms return for domestic work
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has warmly welcomed the Scottish government’s announcement that domestic work will be included amongst the scope of construction work now permitted
Gas Safe reacts to government lockdown, awaits further guidance
Gas Safe Register has updated its advice on the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Plymouth plumber pleads guilty to a breach of gas safety
Gary Lynch instructed an unregistered gas engineer putting tenants lives at serious risk
Building company fined £40,000
Director escapes jail after carbon monoxide near miss.
Conex Bänninger launches certified installer scheme
Conex Bänninger has increased its support for plumbing and heating installers by introducing a certified installer scheme.
Precautionary advice for emergency domestic work
A new animation offers guidance to contractors and customers during emergency domestic work.
HHIC issues updated advice for essential work
HHIC has issued updated advice to heating engineers on working during COVID-19 crisis.
Gas boiler classified as ‘immediately dangerous’
Plymouth landlord fined for putting tenants lives at risk