One of the leading central heating companies in Scotland, Saltire Facilities Management has yet again pledged its support for Gas Safety Week, an industry led initiative to educate the public on safe practices around gas appliances, which will this year take place between 11th and 17th September. 

Gas Safety Week is here to remind the public how to keep themselves gas safe, and organisations across the nation are working together to raise awareness of the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances, which can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

This year, Gas Safety Week focuses on celebrating the breadth and diversity of gas engineers and the essential role they play in keeping the nation gas safe. As well as reminding the public, about gas safety and tips to ensure they stay safe, including not attempting DIY on gas appliances and being aware of the warning signs of unsafe appliances.

Saltire, who install, maintain, and repair gas central heating systems in over 70,000 homes on behalf of dozens of social landlords and local authorities across Scotland and the midlands of England, understand the dangers of a poorly maintained heating system, and are happy to support this initiative.

Saltire Managing Director, Alan Murray commented; “We are proud to continue supporting Gas Safety Week and understand the importance of such initiatives. Our highly experienced and fully qualified engineers work to raise the standards of maintenance and repairs across the industry, and education of tenants and homeowners is integral to that.”

Jonathan Samuel, Chief Executive Officer for Gas Safe Register, added: “We’re delighted to see so much support for Gas Safety Week 2023 – now in its thirteenth year. This year we are celebrating the breadth and diversity of gas engineers, their skills, and experiences, which help to keep the nation gas safe all year round. And we’re reminding the public of the importance of always using a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer to fix, fit or service gas appliances”.