Whether dealing with a gas escape, driving to work, operating equipment or machinery, working at a desk or using a laptop from home, National Grid's employees and contractors are encouraged to always think 'safety first'.
If you smell gas or are worried about gas safety, you can call 0800 111 999* at any time, day or night. Your call will not cost you anything**. Just pick up the phone, dial the number and you will be put through to a trained operator who will take all the details.
*All calls to the National Gas Emergency Service and National Enquiry lines may be recorded and monitored.
**Some mobile phone network operators may charge you for the call.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless and poisonous gas that can be given off as a result of the incomplete burning of gas by household appliances. National Grid operates the National Gas Emergency Number (0800 111 999) across Great Britain, is the largest owner of gas distribution networks in Great Britain and is the Gas Transporter (GT)/Emergency Service Provider (ESP) for the North West, West Midlands, East Midlands, East Anglia and North London Regional areas. Reports or actual escapes of CO are responded to and made safe at no charge by the relevant Gas Transporter/Emergency Service Provider responsible for the network. Under the GT/ESP's respective license conditions, the arrangement of work other than making safe is the responsibility of the consumer and/or their gas supplier. More information on CO can be found on the Gas safe register.
You may be entitled to a free annual safety check of gas appliances if ALL of the adults in your home are eligible for the Priority Services Register. Contact your registered gas supplier for further details.