Endorsements

The Mayor, Councillor Lyn Fleming said:

“I am very pleased to launch the Gas Wise initiative within the Derry City Council Area. Many businesses, particularly those in the hospitality and catering sectors, rely on the use of gas in order to provide valuable services for all of us. It makes sound business sense, therefore, to ensure that these gas systems are maintained in an efficient and safe manner. The Gas Wise initiative will ensure that gas safety within our workplaces is given the priority it deserves”.

Philip O’Doherty, Chief Environmental Health Officer said:

“The Gas Wise initiative is all about promoting gas safety in the workplace. Its purpose is to inform employers who use gas and landlords who provide gas appliances of their duties under health and safety legislation. In addition to providing advice and guidance my officers will be inspecting premises to ensure that no one is placed at undue risk from poorly maintained gas systems in the workplace”.

A spokesperson from CORGI (The Council for Registered Gas Installers) said:

"CORGI is delighted that this initiative has been launched in Northern Ireland. Gas is an extremely safe fuel, but can have devastating consequences when appliances are not working correctly. Quite often employers or landlords overlook the maintenance of appliances in commercial premises. However, the efforts and commitment by all of the 26 District Councils should ensure that this is addressed."

Chamber Of Commerce

"The Londonderry Chamber of Commerce are happy to voice our support for and endorsement of the Gas Wise initiative. We believe that this initiative provides an important framework through which workplace gas safety can be improved throughout the Derry City Council area.

It is the Chamber’s view that the initiative strikes the right balance between supporting and encouraging duty holders such as business owners and landlords and enforcement of the relevant health and safety regulations to ensure safe work places.

Therefore, we would encourage all businesses that use gas to support the Gas Wise initiative and ensure that their gas system is maintained in a safe condition."

Chinese Welfare Association

"Much of Chinese food preparation and cooking relies heavily on using gas fired cooking equipment. Safe use and proper maintenance of the gas systems used is vital to the day-to-day work in these businesses.

Therefore, the Chinese Welfare Association and the Sai Pak Community Project wishes to commend the Gas Wise Initiative to the Chinese Community. We have already had a positive experience in relation to our involvement in the lead up to the launch of Gas Wise and we urge all premises to support and take advantage of the opportunities that the Gas Wise initiative presents.

This will help to ensure that workplace gas systems are maintained safely into the future."

Click here to link to the CORGI website - www.corgi-gas-safety.com