Gas Safety Week returns this September with a clear and important message: “Take No Chances.” The annual national campaign, led by Gas Safe Register, brings together organisations across the energy, housing, utilities and safety sectors to promote gas safety awareness and help protect consumers from avoidable risks associated with unsafe gas appliances.
The campaign serves as a reminder that gas safety is a shared responsibility. Whether you are a homeowner, landlord, housing provider, engineer, metering professional or energy supplier, everyone has a role to play in helping keep homes and communities safe. This year’s theme encourages consumers not to ignore warning signs, to act promptly when concerns arise, and to ensure that gas work is always carried out by appropriately qualified and registered professionals.
For the UK’s metering sector, safety remains at the heart of every customer interaction. Meter operators, metering technicians and field engineers regularly enter customers’ homes and businesses, placing them in a unique position to identify potential safety concerns and reinforce important gas safety messages. While metering professionals are not responsible for servicing gas appliances, they contribute significantly to the industry’s broader commitment to consumer safety through vigilance, reporting processes and engagement with customers.
Unsafe or poorly maintained gas appliances can lead to gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide remains particularly dangerous because it cannot be seen, smelt or tasted, making consumer awareness and preventative action essential. Previous Gas Safety Week campaigns have consistently emphasised the importance of regular appliance servicing, the use of qualified Gas Safe registered engineers, and the installation and testing of carbon monoxide alarms.
Gas Safety Week also provides an opportunity for organisations across the energy sector to demonstrate their commitment to public safety. The campaign toolkit contains a range of resources, including social media content, articles, graphics and awareness materials that organisations can use to engage customers and employees throughout the week. Supporters are encouraged to share safety messages, raise awareness of common hazards and help ensure that consumers know where to seek trusted advice.
The Association of Meter Operators (AMO) is proud to support initiatives that promote safe working practices and protect consumers. As the energy sector continues to evolve through smart metering, digitalisation and the transition to a lower-carbon future, maintaining a strong safety culture remains paramount. Gas Safety Week provides a valuable opportunity to reinforce this commitment and encourage continued collaboration across the industry.
AMO encourages members to support Gas Safety Week 2026 by sharing campaign materials, discussing gas safety with customers where appropriate, and helping to promote the simple but vital message: Take No Chances.
For further information and campaign resources, visit the official Gas Safety Week website and download the free supporter toolkit.
Key Messages
- Gas Safety Week 2026 runs from 14 to 20 September 2026.
- The 2026 campaign theme is “Take No Chances.”
- Always use a suitably qualified Gas Safe registered engineer for gas work.
- Ensure gas appliances are regularly maintained and safety checked.
- Install and regularly test carbon monoxide alarms.
- Never ignore signs that a gas appliance may be unsafe.