LPG Safety Communications
There should be prompt and effective communication between all interested parties of all technical developments in matters of LPG safety.
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe Government agrees with Lord Gill that effective communication is vitally important to ensuring the continuing safety of small bulk LPG installations. There have been significant efforts between HSE and UKLPG to establish strong communication channels including regular meetings between senior representatives and working groups to address specific issues. Communication between these parties has already significantly increased. (Cm. 7849, paras 43-44)
Progress Timeline
Implementation confirmed by HSE. All buried metallic LPG service pipe replacements completed by 2015 deadline.
Regular meetings established between senior HSE and UKLPG representatives. Working groups created to address pipework replacement programme and domestic pipework issues. Communication between regulators, suppliers and users significantly increased.
Published Evidence
Published assessments of implementation progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Check the source type badge to see whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.
Communication channels established between HSE, industry bodies, LPG suppliers and consumers. HSE published dedicated web pages and coordinated with LPG industry on safety improvements.
View detailed findings
HSE maintains comprehensive online resource for LPG safety including survey information, inspection campaign details, pipework replacement programme updates, and guidance documents. Letter from Judith Hackitt (then HSE Chair) communicated programme requirements to industry.