27 March Gas Cylinder Fatality An unfortunate series of events led to a gas cylinder fatality – A worker died when one of 66 heavy argonite gas cylinders hit him as they were propelled at speeds of up to 170 mph after one toppled over, discharged high-pressure gas, which caused it to collide with others and set off a chain reaction. The fatal … Read More
10 July Health And Safety Failings – Illegal gas works leads to suspended sentence Illegal gas works leads to suspended sentence Key Facts A gas fitter was investigated after he fitted a gas hob at a property. It transpired he was not on the Gas Safe Register. He was found guilty of breaching Gas Safety Regulations, and given a suspended prison sentence. Read More
27 May Health and Safety Failings – Pub Worker Fined For Gas Failings Pub Worker Fined For Gas Failings This is another case of gas work being carried out by unqualified workers. An HSE investigation was launched into the safety practices of a Torquay pub worker after gas failings were identified at a flat in Torquay. The homeowner requested commissioning documentation for the new gas boiler, but it was not … Read More
19 April Health and Safety Failings – Landlord sentenced for gas safety failings Landlord sentenced for gas safety failings Key Facts A tenant raised concerns about gas safety in the property he was renting. The HSE investigation identified failings on the landlord’s part The landlord was given a suspended sentence and ordered to pay costs. Read More
17 January Health and Safety Failings – Landlord fined for gas safety failings Landlord fined for gas safety failings Key Facts A landlord has been prosecuted for failing to provide gas safety certificates for two of his properties. The investigation began following a complaint from a tenant. The landlord was ordered to undertake 240 hours of community service, and pay full costs. Read More
23 October Health and Safety Failings – Gardener guilty of gas safety failings Gardener guilty of gas safety failings Key Facts A self-employed gardener has been prosecuted following gas safety failings He carried out gas works whilst not on the gas safe register He was fined £800 plays costs of £200 Read More
10 September Health and Safety Failings – Gas Safe Register breaches lead to prosecution Gas Safe Register breaches lead to prosecution Key Facts: A plumber has been prosecuted for the second time in four months for breaching Gas Safe Register legislation. The plumber carried out gas works whilst not registered and in breach of an HSE Prohibition Notice. He was given a 6 month suspended sentence. Read More
21 August Health and Safety Failings – Prosecution follows unsafe gas work Key Facts: An HSE investigation was launched into gas safety practices of a person in charge of gas work at a residential property in Torquay. The investigation found that the man had employed someone who was not on the Gas Safe Register to carry out gas work on his behalf. He was fined £4,000 and … Read More
12 August Housing Association Fined For Unsafe Gas Work | Health & Safety Housing Association Fined For Unsafe Gas Work Key Facts: Unsafe gas work was undertaken at a property occupied by a pregnant mother and her two children. A handyman who was not Gas Safe registered was contracted to cut a gas pipe at the property as it posed a trip hazard. However, this resulted in the … Read More
29 July Non-Gas Safe Registered Engineer Prosecuted | Health & Safety Non-Gas Safe Registered Engineer Prosecuted Key Facts: A gas worker was prosecuted after undertaking gas work whilst not on the Gas Safe register. Registration with Gas Safe is a legal requirement before undertaking gas work. He received a four month prison sentence for the five charges (suspended for 12 months), 150 hours committee service, and … Read More