Gas Appliances - Health & Safety Executive Advice
13 August 2010
Following last week's tragedy in Castlerock, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has issued a public safety announcement.
As a safety precaution, HSENI is advising that if you have had gas work carried out in your home or premises by George Brown, trading as George Brown of 'The Calor Shop' in Coleraine, that you switch off ALL your gas appliances and contact HSENI's emergency helpline number.
HSENI's helpline number:0800 0320 121 (8am to 12 midnight)
HSENI reiterates its general guidelines with regards to gas safety:
- If you are displaying any of the following symptoms – headache, dizziness, nausea, breathlessness, collapse, loss of consciousness, you should seek medical help immediately.
- Install an audible carbon monoxide (CO) alarm as a further precautionary measure.
If in doubt - turn it off!
For further information please contact:
Health & Safety Executive (NI)
Telephone: Helpline 0800 0320 121
E-Mail: hseni@detini.gov.uk
Web: www.hseni.gov.uk
