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HETAS responds to legislation announcement

Bruce Allen, chief executive of HETAS and Woodsure said: “We welcome the government’s announcement of new legislation. It’s important we take action, in the context of the climate emergency globally, to reduce the environmental impact of burning at home and these new measures will help people make better fuel choices. “Trade professionals are ideally placed…

Clean Air Plan Wales

Clean Air Plan Wales Further to the announcement of the draft Environment Bill, on the 10 December the Welsh Government announced its Clean Air Plan, of which wood burning forms a key part. Consultation now open The Welsh Government are consulting on proposals which include: enhancing our air quality monitoring and assessment capabilities proposals for…

Understanding the impact of domestic wood burning

HETAS summarises the key findings of a recent report into the impact of domestic wood burning. This article offers an explanation and summary of the following piece of recent industry research: Mitchell, E.J.S., Cottom. J.W., Phililips, D. (2019). A review of the impact of domestic combustion on UK air quality. Independent report commissioned for HETAS,…

HETAS launches the first full Ecodesign Compliant appliance scheme

HETAS launches the first full Ecodesign Compliant appliance scheme

Scientific review casts doubt on impact of domestic burning

The findings of a new independent scientific review commissioned by HETAS have drawn attention to the uncertainty around how much domestic burning contributes to UK air pollution.

New Apprenticeship

Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship Launched September saw the launch of the new four-year Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship. The new course enables apprentices to effectively combine several roles in the one apprenticeship and new Level 3 Standard offers them a choice of four pathways, including Natural Gas, solid…

Industry Representation

As a not for profit organisation HETAS’ purpose is to work for consumer safety and the wider public interest in safe, efficient and environmentally responsible use of biomass and other solid fuels. Within this purpose we aim to provide robust evidence to influence national and European standards for appliances, ancillary equipment, fuels and installation, providing…

CSCS card update

Registration cards are essential for all trades people working in the Plumbing and Heating Industry. The card shows site managers, employers and other trades people that you are qualified for the work you are doing, and have passed a Health & Safety Test.

Working at Height

Providing functional, cost effective control measures against falls from height when carrying out minor works on domestic properties can be challenging. But it doesn’t have to be this way. The Work at Height Regulations (2005) requires that where work at height cannot be avoided, suitable and sufficient measures are taken to “prevent, so far as…

No Contract No Payment

Having a contract in place before starting work seems obvious, but complaints from customers and traders seem to indicate that the obvious doesn’t always happen. We spoke to the team at Which? Trusted Traders on their top tips when it comes to customer contracts.