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.

OFTEC extends registrations during COVID-19 crisis

OFTEC has extended all current business and technician registrations for two months without charge, as part of the trade association’s support for its 9,000 registrants during the coronavirus pandemic.

Burn admissions rise during lockdown

The number of contact burns from heating appliances has increased by 25% and scalding incidents from taps rise by 9% this year

Develop launches F-Gas training course

Develop Training has re-launched its F-Gas (Category 1) course

Texts to Band of Builders’ helpline have doubled

Band of Builders has reported there has been a 105.5% jump in messages to its text line in the last three months

Triton Showers supports safety alert on start/stop-button showerheads

Triton Showers has supported the call for third party suppliers of start/stop-button showerheads to provide clear warnings about their use with instantaneous electric showers

Correctly specified ventilation is crucial, says Elta

Elta has urged landlords and contractors to collaborate with ventilation manufacturers to prevent damp and mould in social housing from spiralling

IGEM spreads gas safety message

The Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) has announced plans to launch a gas safety initiative to coincide with next month’s 2019 Gas Safety Week

New standards, new beginnings?

Martyn Bridges, director of technical communication and product management at Worcester Bosch, shares his thoughts on two new changes to regulations and standards

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.