A&E figures illustrate importance of gas safety

New research by Bensons Gas Engineering has compared the NHS Digital Hospital Admitted Patient Care Activity reports from the last ten years to reveal the biggest causes of gas-related incidents.

Its report showed exposure to smoke, fire and flames was the most common cause of A&E admissions linked to gas appliances, with a total of 10,011 since 2010-11.

Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes caused the second-highest A&E trips in ten years, of 9,425. It’s also the only external cause that has increased in admissions, with 48 more occurring in 2020/21 than in 2010/11.

Dale Goodman, Manager at Bensons Gas Engineering, said: “This large number of gas-related accidents and emergencies is extremely worrying, especially as these types of incidents are often avoidable.

“Many of these gas-related causes of A&E admissions can be triggered by a gas leak, which you can prevent with regular professional maintenance and servicing of gas appliances.

“Neglecting the gas safety of a property can have catastrophic consequences as faulty gas appliances can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, and even explosions.”

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