Legal Responsibility Awareness
Awareness of legal responsibilities should be raised among LPG suppliers and consumers.
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe Government accepts Lord Gill's recommendation that HSE should prepare practical advice for LPG users regarding the fulfilment of their statutory duties. HSE working with UKLPG on web-based guidance. (Cm. 7849, para 44)
Progress Timeline
HSE worked with UKLPG to develop web-based guidance for LPG users on meeting their legal obligations, published by end of Q1 2010. Guidance on dutyholder responsibilities for LPG installations made available via HSE website.
Published Evidence
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HSE conducted awareness campaigns for LPG suppliers and consumers about legal responsibilities. Published guidance documents and online resources targeting both commercial operators and domestic users.
View detailed findings
Awareness activities included distribution of survey questionnaires to all known LPG installations, publication of INDG428 guidance, development of dedicated HSE web resources, and coordination with local authority enforcement teams.