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<p>The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 require that anyone employed
to work on domestic gas systems is competent. An individual is deemed competent following
successful completion of an industry-recognised training course and an assessment
of their skills.</p><p> </p><p>The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) working with
the gas industry’s Standards Setting Body has supported the implementation of the
Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) standard IGEM/IG/1 <em>Standards
of training in gas work </em>(attached)<em>.</em> IGEM/IG/1 sets out the requirements
for training in gas work, and will ensure that only those engineers who have completed
an approved industry recognised training course will have access to the Accredited
Certification Scheme (ACS) assessment of competence. Passing such assessment, or an
Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OFQUAL) regulated National Vocational
Qualification (NVQ), enables an engineer to be considered as competent and apply for
Gas Safe registration.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>HSE assesses standards of gas
safety through published figures on gas-related incidents in Great Britain (attached).
These are reportable under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence
Regulations (RIDDOR). This and further information can also be found in the Cross-Government
Group on Gas Safety and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness’ annual report for 2016/2017
(attached). The Group ensures a joined-up approach across departments, the devolved
administrations and other governmental bodies to improve gas safety and tackle CO
risks from all fuels.</p>
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