27/09/2026
Gas Safety Week 2026: Take No Chances
Bampton Gas are proud to support the 16th annual Gas Safety Week, which took place two weeks ago. We feel that you should Take No Chance with gas 52 weeks of the year.
Get in the know with CO
Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is highly poisonous and can be deadly. It has no smell, taste or colour, which is why it is known as the silent killer.
Fit an audible carbon monoxide alarm and test it regularly, just as you would with a smoke alarm. Check that it is marked to the standard EN 50291, and that it is still in date where an expiry date is shown.
It is also important to know the symptoms of CO poisoning, which can include headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse and loss of consciousness. If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, turn off the gas appliance if it is safe to do so, get fresh air straight away and call the gas emergency number on 0800 111 999. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention.
Do not ignore warning signs
Take no chances if you notice anything unusual. Signs that an appliance may not be working safely can include lazy yellow or 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 a room, or error messages on the appliance’s control panel.
If you spot any of these signs, stop using the appliance and arrange for it to be checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
If you are a tenant, your landlord is legally responsible for arranging an annual gas safety check, providing you with a copy of the gas safety record, maintaining gas appliances, and installing carbon monoxide alarms.
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