Gas Safety and Annual Gas Safety check

Gas leaks

Gas Boilers will be serviced annually by Forth. However, if you smell gas or fumes you should:

• Turn off the appliance.
  
  
• Turn off the gas supply at the meter.
  
  
• Don’t switch any electrical appliances on.
  
  
• Put out cigarettes.
  
  
• Do not use matches or naked flames.
  
  
• Open doors and windows to allow the gas to disperse and keep them open until the leak has stopped.
  
  
• Do not use a mobile phone anywhere near the leak.
  
  
• Check to see if a gas tap has been accidentally left on or if a pilot light has gone out.
  
  
• Call NATIONAL GRID UK immediately on 0800 111 999 from a phone outside the property and report the leak.

Your call will be passed to SCOTIA Gas Network who will attend and trace the leak, and, if necessary, carry out any repair for which they are responsible.  If more extensive work is needed SCOTIA Gas Network will make safe and inform the Association, who will arrange to have the necessary repair carried out promptly.

Never attempt to fit, repair or service your gas fire, central heating or cooker yourself. Gas can be extremely dangerous and any work connected with it should only be carried out by suitably qualified individuals who carry the appropriate CORGI registrations

Annual Gas Safety check

The Association requires to carry out an annual safety check of all its properties with a gas supply. Tenants will be contacted by the contractor advising them when this will take place.

The contractor will provide you with a safety certificate when the annual servicing and safety check is carried out. You cannot refuse access for this work to be done as it is a requirement of your tenancy agreement. It is a legal requirement that we do this work. If you do not let us in we will apply to the courts to gain access to your home. All contractors employed by Forth carry identification and will show it to you before entering your home.

Electrical safety

How to use your electricity safely.

Remember that most accidents involving electricity can be avoided if you follow some simple advice such as:

• If your sockets are faulty or are overheating contact Forth Housing.
  
  
• Never tamper with electricity, get expert help.
  
  
• Never overload electrical power points.
  
  
• Use electrical socket adaptors as little as possible and use adaptors only  for low loaded items such as table lamps, radio’s, alarm clocks etc.
  
  
• Make sure all plugs are wired correctly with the correct fuse fitted.
  
  
• Never take electrical appliances in to the bathroom.
  
  
• Always unplug appliances when they are not in use.
  
  
• Check flexes regularly.
  
  
• Never use damaged flexes or run them under carpets or rugs.
  
  
• Consider buying plug safety covers if you have young children.
  
  
• Always use a circuit breaker when using any electrical appliance outside e.g. hedge trimmers, lawn mowers etc.

NEVER TAMPER WITH ELECTRICITY – IT CAN KILL!!