It’s safety first in social housing.

Our social housing clients take many steps to ensure that gas and electrical safety checks are undertaken in resident’s homes. These checks reduce the risk of serious accidents such as fires, carbon monoxide, electric shock and leaks etc.

Residents in social housing also have a role to play, enabling compliance checks and inspections to be undertaken. This maintains a safe living environment for all.

Asbestos in homes

In many occasions, asbestos will also be present. This may include hot water pipe insulation, old ventilation pipes, in bath panels, in risers, in panels behind heaters, fire door panels, in floor tiles, in textured coatings and ceiling panels, drain pipes, insulation board, garage roofs and wall panels.

Do treat asbestos with respect. It should be maintained in good condition. Don’t damage it or try to remove it. Your landlord will give advice if there is damaged asbestos material, and otherwise the guidance is to leave it alone.

Isolations for asbestos works

There will be occasions where we have to isolate services for a short period to remove any asbestos as part of compliance works repairs or upgrades. This may be for electrical works, plumbing or refurbishment schemes. A competent person will undertake this work. We will ensure all services are left safe and secure on completion of our work. Do not attempt to work on asbestos containing materials yourself.

Safety with Gas

In respect of gas, we recommend a carbon monoxide monitor is kept in your home. Keep numbers such as The National Gas Emergency Service (0800 111 999) available at all times to report a gas or carbon monoxide leak. Headaches, collapse, nausea and dizziness can be symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Check your appliance works, and are in good condition. Gas Safe engineers only should work on gas appliances.

Don’t attempt to work on gas services yourself. Gas safe Engineers can be found on the register www.gasSafeRegister.co.uk if you need to check their credentials.

In respect of asbestos removal in Liverpool, Manchester and the North West, our teams are able to offer guidance on 0151 426 2110.