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.