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Document ID (ISN)101502
CIS number 03-553
Year 2002
Convention or series no. HSE Booklet INDG238 (rev.1)
Author(s)
Health and Safety Executive
Title Gas appliances - Get them checked, keep them safe
Bibliographic information HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Rev.ed., Apr. 2002. 6p. 1 ref.
Internet access http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg238.pdf [in English]
Abstract Each year, approximately 30 persons die in the United Kingdom from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by gas appliances which have not been properly installed or maintained. This leaflet describes the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from gas appliances and outlines the legal requirements in the United Kingdom for the safe installation and use of these appliances. Replaces CIS 97-611.
Descriptors (primary) poisoning; United Kingdom; training material; gas burners; preventive maintenance; carbon monoxide
Descriptors (secondary) safety guides; legislation
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Inorganic substances
OSH training
Carbon monoxide