[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":315},["ShallowReactive",2],{"schema:\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-keep-your-business-gas-safe":3},{"elements":4,"system":310},{"post__title":5,"post__summary":9,"post__content":12,"post__author":93,"post__reviewer":165,"splash_title":169,"splash_subtitle":172,"publish_date":174,"updated_date":179,"url":181,"read_time":184,"tags":187,"seo__meta_title":190,"seo__meta_description":192,"seo__add_no_index_tag":193,"seo__canonical_url":196,"related_articles":198,"categories":202,"hero_image":252,"mobile_hero_image":263,"thumbnail_image":273,"show_on_index_page":281,"hide_splash":287,"hide_author":291,"hide_reviewer":295,"hide_tags":298,"show_jump_links":302,"featured":306},{"name":6,"type":7,"value":8},"Title","text","How to keep your business gas safe",{"name":10,"type":7,"value":11},"Summary","Gas Safety Week is an annual awareness campaign that highlights the importance of gas safety at home and work. Here's how to keep your business gas safe.",{"images":13,"linkedItemCodenames":42,"linkedItems":47,"links":89,"name":90,"type":91,"value":92},[14,20,26,32,38],{"description":15,"imageId":16,"url":17,"height":18,"width":19},"A chef cooks using pan on a commercial cooking range","f1af080f-28bf-4b44-8455-0dfb999dec6d","https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002Fcf285af1-553c-433c-a829-639aafea9cdd\u002FCommercial%20catering.jpg",743,1114,{"description":21,"imageId":22,"url":23,"height":24,"width":25},"Infographic showing how to spot a carbon monoxide leak, what to do if you spot one, and the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning","3ea4e07a-06f0-4da3-88cb-36a2e1c7b0c3","https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F915ff1a9-b0d3-4a9d-ba47-040cb317871c\u002FGAS%20INFOGRAPHICS-07.png",9721,2917,{"description":27,"imageId":28,"url":29,"height":30,"width":31},"A man presses a button 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for","e79efe50-394e-4978-ae0c-fb322e95f368","https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002Fbd9c9fd9-9a91-41f4-af43-2b3f56f0ed4d\u002F21153%20Gas%20Safe%20ID_SAMPLE_Back.png",[43,44,45,46],"n4eea40f9_48e9_011a_0058_bdb80f1ebeed","n605e57b0_7125_01d4_4288_79bda072552a","n814ec027_531f_0161_162c_e5ea8832701a","d8c30d20_63a9_01a5_3acb_d7191dbad179",[48,63,72,81],{"elements":49,"system":56},{"text":50,"anchor_id":53},{"name":51,"type":7,"value":52},"Text","What to do if you smell gas",{"name":54,"type":7,"value":55},"Anchor ID","what-to-do-if-you-smell-gas",{"codename":43,"collection":57,"id":58,"language":57,"lastModified":59,"name":58,"sitemapLocations":60,"type":61,"workflowStep":62,"workflow":62},"default","4eea40f9-48e9-011a-0058-bdb80f1ebeed","2023-09-11T09:00:04.0847386Z",[],"anchor_tag",null,{"elements":64,"system":69},{"text":65,"anchor_id":67},{"name":51,"type":7,"value":66},"How to spot a carbon monoxide leak",{"name":54,"type":7,"value":68},"how-to-spot-a-carbon-monoxide-leak",{"codename":44,"collection":57,"id":70,"language":57,"lastModified":59,"name":70,"sitemapLocations":71,"type":61,"workflowStep":62,"workflow":62},"605e57b0-7125-01d4-4288-79bda072552a",[],{"elements":73,"system":78},{"text":74,"anchor_id":76},{"name":51,"type":7,"value":75},"Who can check for a gas leak? ",{"name":54,"type":7,"value":77},"who-can-check-for-a-gas-leak",{"codename":45,"collection":57,"id":79,"language":57,"lastModified":59,"name":79,"sitemapLocations":80,"type":61,"workflowStep":62,"workflow":62},"814ec027-531f-0161-162c-e5ea8832701a",[],{"elements":82,"system":86},{"text":83,"anchor_id":84},{"name":51,"type":7,"value":8},{"name":54,"type":7,"value":85},"how-to-keep-your-business-gas-safe",{"codename":46,"collection":57,"id":87,"language":57,"lastModified":59,"name":87,"sitemapLocations":88,"type":61,"workflowStep":62,"workflow":62},"d8c30d20-63a9-01a5-3acb-d7191dbad179",[],[],"Content","rich_text","\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gassaferegister.co.uk\u002Fgassafetyweek\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gas Safety Week\u003C\u002Fa> is an annual awareness campaign designed to highlight the importance of gas safety at home and in the workplace.&nbsp;This year's event runs from Monday, September 11 to Sunday, September 17, and its organisers at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fgas-safe-register\u002F\">Gas Safe Register\u003C\u002Fa> are asking more businesses to get involved and help spread the gas safety message.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you use gas at your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-premises-guide\u002F\">business premises\u003C\u002Fa>, whether to cook food or simply keep the building warm, there's a chance that a gas leak could put you, your staff, and your customers in danger.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If your&nbsp;building&nbsp;has gas appliances&nbsp;that have been fitted badly or haven't&nbsp;been&nbsp;serviced regularly,&nbsp;you are&nbsp;putting your&nbsp;business&nbsp;at risk of gas leaks, fires,&nbsp;explosions,&nbsp;and carbon monoxide poisoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some of the main signs that you could have a gas leak and what to do if you spot one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n4eea40f9_48e9_011a_0058_bdb80f1ebeed\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What to do if you smell gas at your business premises\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>It’s&nbsp;important to act fast&nbsp;in a gas emergency&nbsp;and there&nbsp;are&nbsp;a few&nbsp;steps you need to take straight away if you smell gas:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Make sure you open all doors and windows to&nbsp;ventilate&nbsp;the&nbsp;building&nbsp;and then get out in the fresh air&nbsp;as soon as you can.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Turn off the gas emergency control valve (also called the gas emergency shut-off valve) at the meter&nbsp;if you can access it.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Put out all flames and&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;light anything inside the building or in the immediate area.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Don’t&nbsp;use any electrical switches, including light switches, as these can spake and ignite the leaking gas.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>If&nbsp;anyone is feeling&nbsp;unwell,&nbsp;get them to a GP or hospital&nbsp;as they may be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning (more on that below).&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"f1af080f-28bf-4b44-8455-0dfb999dec6d\" data-image-id=\"f1af080f-28bf-4b44-8455-0dfb999dec6d\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002Fcf285af1-553c-433c-a829-639aafea9cdd\u002FCommercial%20catering.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"f1af080f-28bf-4b44-8455-0dfb999dec6d\" data-image-id=\"f1af080f-28bf-4b44-8455-0dfb999dec6d\" alt=\"A chef cooks using pan on a commercial cooking range\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Once you've taken those emergency steps, keep everyone out of the building and call the free, 24-hour National Gas Emergency Helpline.&nbsp;And don't turn the gas supply back on until&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;been&nbsp;checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gas emergency number you need depends on where&nbsp;your business is based&nbsp;in the UK:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Country\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Natural Gas (NG)\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Towns Gas\u002FMains Gas**\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>England, Wales and Scotland&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0800 111 999&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Contact number on bulk storage vessel or meter*&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>N\u002FA&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Northern Ireland&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0800 002 001&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Contact number on bulk storage vessel or meter*&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>N\u002FA&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Isle of Man&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0808 1624 444&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0808 1624 444&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0808 1624 444&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Guernsey&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>N\u002FA&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>01481 749000&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>01481 749000&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Jersey&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>N\u002FA&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>01534 755555&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>01534 755555&nbsp;\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>If the&nbsp;gas engineer&nbsp;finds&nbsp;an issue with any&nbsp;of your&nbsp;gas appliances,&nbsp;make sure you&nbsp;follow their advice.&nbsp;Contact a Gas Safe registered engineer to fix the appliance&nbsp;if needed, then they can&nbsp;check&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;safe.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What does a gas leak smell like?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Gas is&nbsp;actually odourless&nbsp;but&nbsp;has a harmless artificial scent (called mercaptan) added so it gives off that sulphur-like smell to enable&nbsp;quick&nbsp;detection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting a whiff of that distinct smell of rotten eggs is&nbsp;usually the&nbsp;first sign&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;gas&nbsp;problem. But if your appliances are leaking carbon monoxide, this&nbsp;can be much more difficult to spot as it has no smell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carbon monoxide poisoning affects over a thousand people each year and can be fatal. It&nbsp;accounts for&nbsp;around&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fgovernment\u002Fnews\u002Fcarbon-monoxide-poisoning-sends-4-000-people-to-a-e-each-year\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">50 deaths and 4,000 medical visits&nbsp;in the UK&nbsp;every year\u003C\u002Fa>, so&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;important that you know of the warning signs to look out for and what to do if the worst should happen and you have a leak. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n605e57b0_7125_01d4_4288_79bda072552a\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>How to spot a carbon monoxide leak\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"3ea4e07a-06f0-4da3-88cb-36a2e1c7b0c3\" data-image-id=\"3ea4e07a-06f0-4da3-88cb-36a2e1c7b0c3\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F915ff1a9-b0d3-4a9d-ba47-040cb317871c\u002FGAS%20INFOGRAPHICS-07.png\" data-asset-id=\"3ea4e07a-06f0-4da3-88cb-36a2e1c7b0c3\" data-image-id=\"3ea4e07a-06f0-4da3-88cb-36a2e1c7b0c3\" alt=\"Infographic showing how to spot a carbon monoxide leak, what to do if you spot one, and the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Carbon monoxide (CO) is a tasteless, colourless, and odourless gas, which means it's almost impossible to detect. But there are a few signs you should look out for, so check for the following signs that your appliances&nbsp;aren’t&nbsp;working properly:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>A&nbsp;lazy yellow&nbsp;or&nbsp;orange flame instead of&nbsp;a&nbsp;crisp blue one&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Black marks&nbsp;around the appliance&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>A&nbsp;pilot light that keeps going out\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>More condensation than usual on the inside of windows\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If you think some of your equipment could be faulty, get a Gas Safe registered engineer round to take a look as soon as possible. You can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gassaferegister.co.uk\u002Ffind-an-engineer\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">find a local engineer on the Gas Safe Register website\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How to spot the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>You should also make sure you know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. If there is a leak, then people on the premises might also feel some of the following symptoms:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>&nbsp;Headache\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Nausea\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Dizziness\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Breathlessness\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Collapse\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Loss of consciousness\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If anyone is suffering from one or more of the following symptoms, you should get everyone out of the building straight away. If it is carbon monoxide poisoning, the symptoms will probably start to ease off almost as soon as the fresh air hits you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should have a business&nbsp;procedure&nbsp;in place for suspected gas leaks, which should be something like this:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Open all doors and windows\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Get&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;out of the&nbsp;building, even those who&nbsp;might be on different floors&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Switch off any gas appliances\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If anyone thinks they could be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, they should contact their GP who can give them the once over to see if they need treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you're concerned there is immediate danger, call the gas emergency helpline on 0800 111 999 (mainland GB), 0800 002 001 (Northern Ireland) or look up the number for your UK region at&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gassaferegister.co.uk\u002Fwhat-to-do-in-an-emergency\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gassaferegister.co.uk\u002Fwhat-to-do-in-an-emergency\u002F\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n814ec027_531f_0161_162c_e5ea8832701a\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>Who can check for a gas leak?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Although anyone can check for a gas leak - the smell of rotten eggs is a big giveaway - if you think there could be a leak it's worth getting a Gas Safe registered engineer can check your premises for you.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fitting a CO detector can help to give you an early warning sign of a carbon monoxide leak,&nbsp;as it will sound an alarm if it picks up any carbon monoxide at your premises.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"cffe1a26-4099-4f82-90dc-2890f6cf8071\" data-image-id=\"cffe1a26-4099-4f82-90dc-2890f6cf8071\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F7475440e-0654-42f5-ba0f-a15b4d72d2ea\u002FTesting%20carbon%20monoxide%20alarm.jpg\" data-asset-id=\"cffe1a26-4099-4f82-90dc-2890f6cf8071\" data-image-id=\"cffe1a26-4099-4f82-90dc-2890f6cf8071\" alt=\"A man presses a button on a carbon monoxide alarm to check it is working\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>For gas safety advice and to find or check an engineer visit the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gassaferegister.co.uk\u002F\" data-new-window=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gas Safe Register website\u003C\u002Fa> or call the free helpline on 0800 408 5500.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, as with most things, prevention is better than cure, so here are some ways to help keep your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fbusiness-gas\u002F\">business gas\u003C\u002Fa> safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"d8c30d20_63a9_01a5_3acb_d7191dbad179\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>8 ways to help keep your business gas safe\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>There are a few things you can do to make sure&nbsp;you are&nbsp;being as vigilant as you can&nbsp;with gas safety, this in turn can prevent leaks, carbon monoxide poisoning as well as fires and explosions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. Check your gas appliances every&nbsp;year&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s important to&nbsp;make sure&nbsp;all your gas appliances are&nbsp;serviced regularly by a Gas Safe engineer.&nbsp;It’s simple to&nbsp;find&nbsp;a registered&nbsp;engineer&nbsp;near you,&nbsp;just&nbsp;go to&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.staygassafe.co.uk\u002F\">StayGasSafe.co.uk\u003C\u002Fa>.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. Keep vents and chimneys clear&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Make sure&nbsp;vents aren’t blocked or covered up.&nbsp;Vents&nbsp;are vital&nbsp;in allowing&nbsp;gas appliances&nbsp;to&nbsp;burn properly, and chimneys need to be cleaned regularly.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. Fit an audible carbon monoxide alarm&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a good idea to get a carbon monoxide alarm fitted as&nbsp;they can&nbsp;instantly&nbsp;alert you&nbsp;of any&nbsp;leaks&nbsp;so you can act fast.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>4. Only use gas appliances for the jobs they were designed to do&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Make sure you only use your gas appliances for the use they were intended for. For&nbsp;example,&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;use&nbsp;a gas cooker to heat a room.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>5. Get yourself and any employees familiar&nbsp;with emergency&nbsp;procedures&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s vital to make sure all your staff are aware of the business&nbsp;procedure&nbsp;for gas leaks, which should be something like this:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Open all windows if you smell gas&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Get&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;out of the&nbsp;building, even those who&nbsp;might be on different floors.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Contact the relevant&nbsp;gas safety helpline&nbsp;for your region.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>6. Share vital gas safety information&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ensure your&nbsp;colleagues, staff,&nbsp;friends&nbsp;and&nbsp;family&nbsp;know what to do in a gas emergency and&nbsp;make sure&nbsp;everyone is familiar with how to keep safe&nbsp;both at work and at home.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>7. Make sure the&nbsp;engineer&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;using&nbsp;is&nbsp;Gas Safe registered&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before you call an engineer out, check to see if they’re&nbsp;properly qualified and Gas Safe registered.&nbsp;You can&nbsp;easily&nbsp;check any&nbsp;engineer at&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.staygassafe.co.uk\u002F\">GasSafeRegister.co.uk\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;or&nbsp;by&nbsp;calling&nbsp;0800 408 5500.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>8. Ensure&nbsp;your engineer is&nbsp;also&nbsp;qualified for&nbsp;specialist&nbsp;gas work&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you have an issue that requires specialist tools or knowledge, not all engineers will be able to deal with it. This means you'll need an engineer that is qualified to deal with your specific problem. You should be able to find out if they're the right person for the job by simply asking them, or by checking the details on the back of their Gas Safe ID card, as below.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"6483426e-4eea-424a-93b0-25ea7f946c6a\" data-image-id=\"6483426e-4eea-424a-93b0-25ea7f946c6a\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002Fcff38198-85c6-4a04-97ff-9a604f70d01f\u002F21153%20Gas%20Safe%20ID_SAMPLE_Front.png\" data-asset-id=\"6483426e-4eea-424a-93b0-25ea7f946c6a\" data-image-id=\"6483426e-4eea-424a-93b0-25ea7f946c6a\" alt=\"Example of the front of a Gas Safe ID card.\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Example of the front of a Gas Safe ID card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"e79efe50-394e-4978-ae0c-fb322e95f368\" data-image-id=\"e79efe50-394e-4978-ae0c-fb322e95f368\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002Fbd9c9fd9-9a91-41f4-af43-2b3f56f0ed4d\u002F21153%20Gas%20Safe%20ID_SAMPLE_Back.png\" data-asset-id=\"e79efe50-394e-4978-ae0c-fb322e95f368\" data-image-id=\"e79efe50-394e-4978-ae0c-fb322e95f368\" alt=\"Sample of the back of a gas safe registered engineer's card showing the jobs he is qualified for\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Example of the back of a Gas Safe ID card, showing the type of work the engineer is qualified to do. 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