Coronavirus impact survey launched by engineering bodies
A new engineering services industry survey has been launched by BESA, ECA and SELECT to monitor the developing situation regarding coronavirus.
Managing health risks within the plumbing industry
To mark World Plumbers Day this week, CE Safety, the health and safety training provider, highlighted the most common health risks for those in the plumbing sector and offer prevention advice.
Conex Bänninger launches certified installer scheme
Conex Bänninger has increased its support for plumbing and heating installers by introducing a certified installer scheme.
Replacing parts: Lack of regulation poses real danger
Neil Macdonald, technical manager at the Heating and Hotwater Council (HHIC), looks at the importance of selecting approved replacement parts when taking on a repair.
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 tackles false registrations
OFTEC has highlighted a serious problem of some businesses fraudulently using the OFTEC logo.
Gas App UK now free after Wolseley sponsorship deal
Wolseley said it has enabled all registered Gas Safe engineers to use Gas App free of charge as part of a new sponsorship package
Vent-Axia welcomes indoor air quality guidance
Ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the publication of ‘Indoor Air Quality at Home’ guidance from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
SNIPEF identifies “scandal of payment abuse in the construction industry”
A new survey revealing payment abuse in the construction industry has led the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) to urge action to outlaw practices which “are damaging individuals as well as businesses”.
Domestic air quality issue “at a critical juncture”
A leading industry expert has echoed the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE)’s sentiment that immediate action is required to improve air quality within our homes.