The theme for Gas Safety Week 2026 is Take No Chances.  It is a simple but important reminder that if something does not feel right, it should not be ignored.

If an appliance needs checking, do not put it off.

If gas work needs doing, always use someone who is Gas Safe registered and qualified for the type of work needed.

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

Able Skills’ gas instructors share some Take No Chances tips for gas engineers

  • Never trust anybody else’s work; always perform your safety checks first.
  • Assume nothing. Prove everything.
  • Once completing a combustion analysis, take a photo of the cap on the flue to ensure that you have put it on.

We’re proud to support Gas Safety Week and its ‘Take No Chances’ theme, because when it comes to gas safety, it is always better to act early, check properly and never ignore a concern.

This year’s Gas Safety Week is taking place from 14 – 20 September. Organised by the Gas Safe Register, this annual awareness week brings together organisations, businesses, community groups and Gas Safe registered engineers across the UK to help raise awareness about the importance of gas safety.

Rob Denman, Director of Gas Services at Gas Safe Register, said: “Gas Safety Week brings supporters together to share vital safety advice and help protect the public from the risks of unsafe gas work. This year’s theme, ‘Take No Chances’, is a clear reminder that small actions, such as booking an annual gas safety check and checking that your gas engineer is registered and qualified to do the work, can make a big difference.”

Gas safety steps

As part of the Gas Safety Week campaign, we are reminding people of these simple but important steps with gas safety.

Arrange an annual gas safety check. Gas appliances should be safety checked once a year and serviced regularly by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Tenants should check that their landlord has arranged this, as landlords are legally required to do so and provide a copy of the Gas Safety Record.

Check your engineer is Gas Safe registered. Always use a Gas Safe registered engineer and ensure they’re qualified for the work that needs doing. You can check this via the Gas Safe Register website and the engineer’s ID card.

Look out for warning signs that could indicate your gas appliances are not working correctly. 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 these signs, stop using the appliance and contact a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Recognise the signs of CO poisoning. Remember the six main symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse, and loss of consciousness.

Install and regularly test an audible carbon monoxide (CO) alarm. When purchasing an alarm check it’s marked to standard EN 50291. Regular testing helps ensure alarms are working and able to alert you to the presence of CO.

Ensure your home’s vents and flues are not 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 is no risk of hitting a gas pipe. Never attempt gas work yourself if you suspect something is wrong with a gas appliance, or it is not working correctly. Always leave it to the experts. 

Gas Safe Register is the registration body appointed by the Health and Safety Executive to manage the register of qualified gas engineers in the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey. 

It is a legal requirement for anyone carrying out domestic and commercial gas work to be registered and comply with the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998.

The register of more than 148,000 gas engineers held by Gas Safe Register aims to protect people from unsafe gas work.

The Gas Safe Register assesses the competence of engineers by inspecting the gas work they have carried out to make sure they are safe to work on gas.

The Gas Safe Register is focused on gas safety and campaigns to raise awareness of gas safety risks associated with using illegal gas workers.