HETAS

HETAS: our role with you 

There are a number of requirements we must follow as a competent person scheme, but we also strive to represent our registrants and industry positively and professionally.

Stats reveal that over one-third of workplace fatalities are from falls

HETAS is proud to be supporting No Falls Week this year, promoting safe working at height in our industry.

Book a Sweep Success 2025

The HETAS Book a Sweep campaign, which ran from January to March 2025, has proven to be a significant success in promoting chimney safety across the UK.

The role of HETAS in the solid fuel and biomass industry

The work we undertake covers a wide range of areas across the solid fuel and biomass industry. We are committed to working together for a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environment – but what does this involve? 

Proposed legislation aims to strengthen product regulation across the UK

The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] has moved to the Committee Stage in the House of Commons where it will be scrutinised in further detail.

Expert committee investigate the ways air pollution unequally affects the UK public

A recent report by the Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG) has looked into the different ways people are impacted by poor air quality.

Defra-commissioned review lists ways to balance the environment and the economy 

A landmark review has been published, analysing the ways the UK can use regulation to protect the environment without inhibiting the economy.

UKAS 2025 audit success

UKAS undertake annual audits for the HETAS CPS and MCS schemes, and we are pleased to announce we have passed our 2025 audit.

Defra report highlights the importance accessible air quality information

A new expert-led review has been published, recommending ways air quality information can be made more accessible to the general public.

Action taken against non-compliant installer following dangerous stove installation 

A HETAS inspector recently undertook an inspection in North Yorkshire following a complaint from a homeowner, finding the newly installed stove to be immediately dangerous.