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Friday, 15 January 2021, 5:47 pm All work with gas must be done by the book – because when things go wrong, the consequences can be grave, says WorkSafe. Certifying gasfitter Gregory John Smith was repairing a fireplace at a home in Christchurch in July 2019. As part of the repairs he removed a gas valve, which is used to control the flow of gas. He advised he would return the next day to complete the repairs. “However, Smith had not disconnected the gas supply to the heater (by capping the open pipe) before leaving and did not instruct residents of the property not to turn the gas supply back on,” says WorkSafe’s Manager ....
Press Release – WorkSafe NZ A gas explosion in Christchurch which left six people seriously injured and several properties uninhabitable serves as a warning to all gasfitters, says WorkSafe. All work with gas must be done by the book – because when things go wrong, the consequences … A gas explosion in Christchurch which left six people seriously injured and several properties uninhabitable serves as a warning to all gasfitters, says WorkSafe. All work with gas must be done by the book – because when things go wrong, the consequences can be grave. In July 2019, certifying gasfitter Gregory John Smith was repairing a fireplace at a home in Christchurch. As part of the repairs he removed a gas valve, which is used to control the flow of gas. He advised he would return the next day to complete the repairs. ....
Date Time All work involving gas must be done by book A gas explosion in Christchurch which left six people seriously injured and several properties uninhabitable serves as a warning to all gasfitters, says WorkSafe. All work with gas must be done by the book – because when things go wrong, the consequences can be grave. In July 2019, certifying gasfitter Gregory John Smith was repairing a fireplace at a home in Christchurch. As part of the repairs he removed a gas valve, which is used to control the flow of gas. He advised he would return the next day to complete the repairs. ....
Christchurch gas explosion: Negligent tradesman stung $212,000 15 Dec, 2020 02:12 AM 10 minutes to read The cause of an explosion that destroyed a Christchurch home last year has now been explained. The cause of an explosion that destroyed a Christchurch home last year has now been explained. A gasfitter whose negligence caused a giant explosion that blew up a Christchurch house and caused serious injuries to five occupants has been ordered to pay more than $130,000 in compensation, and his company fined $82,500. Gregory John Smith, sole director of Christchurch-based plumbing and gasfitting business Gas Unlimited Ltd, was halfway through repairing a gas fire when he didn t disconnect its gas pipe and then failed to tell homeowners not to use the gas. ....