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Gas Safety Week, from 14-20 September this year, brings together organisations, businesses, community groups and Gas Safe registered engineers across the UK to help keep the nation gas safe. 

As a supporter of this year’s campaign, we're taking part by urging everyone to be inspired by this year’s theme and take no chances when it comes to gas safety.

If something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. If an appliance needs checking, don’t put it off. And if gas work needs doing, always use someone who’s Gas Safe registered and qualified for the type of work needed. 

Paul Barber, Gas Lead at Golding Homes, says: “Gas safety is something we take seriously and encourage all our customers to as well. We want to help people feel confident taking simple steps to protect themselves and their loved ones.

"Taking the right action can help protect you, your family and neighbours, from serious risks including gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon monoxide is often called the ‘silent killer’ because it can’t be seen, smelt or tasted.” 

Here are some simple but important steps you can take to stay gas safe: 

• Book your annual gas safety check. It’s the law for us, as your landlord, to arrange a gas safety check by a registered Gas Safe engineer and issue a gas safety certificate for you every year. Please let us in when we arrive at your door. If the scheduled appointment doesn’t work for you, it’s easy to rebook on the MyGolding customer portal to a time that better suits your needs.
• Check the engineer working in your home is Gas Safe registered. All of our colleagues and contractors will be happy to show you their Gas Safe Register ID card. If in doubt, please contact us. You can also check an engineer’s qualifications at the Gas Safe Register or call 0800 408 5500.  
• Check gas appliances for any warning signs that it’s not working properly. Signs may include lazy yellow/orange flames instead of crisp blue ones, black marks on or around the appliance, a pilot light that keeps going out, too much condensation in the room, or error messages on the appliance’s control panel. If you spot any of these signs contact us, or if you own the appliance, contact a Gas Safe registered engineer.  
• Test carbon monoxide alarms and know the signs of CO poisoning; including headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse, and loss of consciousness. If you suspect CO, get into fresh air immediately and call the gas emergency services for your area.  
• Make sure your vents and flues aren't blocked. Vents and flues are there to ensure your gas appliances work safely; blocking them could prevent this. 
• Never DIY gas work. Before drilling or hammering, check there’s no risk of hitting a gas pipe. Never attempt gas work yourself if you suspect something’s wrong with a gas appliance, or it’s not working correctly - leave it to the experts.  

For further gas safety advice and to find or check an engineer, visit the Gas Safe Register website.