Friday, 15 January 2021, 5:47 pm
All work with gas must be done by the book – because
when things go wrong, the consequences can be grave, says
WorkSafe.
Certifying
gasfitter Gregory John Smith was repairing a fireplace at a
home in Christchurch in July 2019. As part of the repairs he
removed a gas valve, which is used to control the flow of
gas. He advised he would return the next day to complete the
repairs.
“However, Smith had not disconnected the
gas supply to the heater (by capping the open pipe) before
leaving and did not instruct residents of the property not
to turn the gas supply back on,” says WorkSafe’s Manager