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Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances (L56)
Handwashing, Equipment Separation, Pest Control, Covering Food, Staff Illness, Cleaning, Chilled Storage, Chilling Food, Cooking Safely, Reheating. Normally £5 each, an access link is emailed straight after checkout.
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Gas installers, engineers, system designers, health and safety professionals
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Product Specifications
- Pages
- 92 pages
- Format
- A4 portrait
- Paper Quality
- 100gsm FSC silk
- Binding
- Wire-o bound
- Publisher
- Health and Safety Executive
- Edition
- Current edition
- Licence
- Open Government Licence v3.0
What's Included
- Complete food safety management system pack
- Ready-to-use documentation templates
- Implementation guidance notes
Common Questions
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official Health and Safety Executive publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official Health and Safety Executive publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use the L56 'Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances' guide?
This essential guide is for anyone involved in gas safety, including gas installers, service engineers, system designers, and health and safety professionals. It provides detailed information on legal requirements and best practices for ensuring the safe installation, maintenance, and use of gas systems and appliances in various settings.
Does L56 apply throughout the whole of the UK?
Yes, L56 provides guidance on the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, which apply across Great Britain. While Northern Ireland has its own specific regulations, the principles and best practices outlined in L56 are widely regarded as good industry standards and may inform practices there too.
How does L56 help my business comply with gas safety regulations?
L56 offers authoritative guidance on meeting your legal duties under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. It clarifies what is required for safe work practices, installation standards, and maintenance of gas systems and appliances, helping businesses avoid non-compliance and ensure a safe working environment for employees and the public.
Is this the current edition of L56, and how will I know about updates?
Yes, this is the current published edition of L56. Regulatory guides are periodically reviewed and updated by the Health and Safety Executive. We recommend checking the HSE website or our product page for information on future revisions or new editions to ensure you always have the most up-to-date guidance.
What practical benefits does L56 offer for gas professionals?
L56 provides comprehensive, practical guidance to enhance competence and safety. It helps gas professionals understand complex regulations, implement safe working procedures, conduct thorough risk assessments, and improve the overall safety management of gas installations. This resource is invaluable for training and ongoing professional development.
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official Health and Safety Executive publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official Health and Safety Executive publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. All payments are processed securely through Stripe with 256-bit SSL encryption.
Can I get help implementing this?
Absolutely! Our consultants can help you implement this food safety system in your business.View our consulting services.
Do I legally need a food safety management system?
UK food law requires every food business to have a documented, HACCP-based food safety management system in place. An official pack like this is one recognised way to meet that, not the only one. You can build your own, but a ready-made pack gives you a structure EHOs know and expect.Get help putting one in place.
Which pack should I choose?
Start with your trade. Butchers and meat retailers use ButcherSafe; shops and food retailers use Safer Food, Better Business for Retailers; registered childminders use the SFBB childminders pack. Caterers, restaurants and cafes can use CookSafe, Safe Catering, the Industry Guide or the FSA's Safer Food, Better Business pack, with versions tailored to Chinese and South Asian cuisines. They all cover the same HACCP essentials, so pick the one you prefer or the one your EHO recommends, and you can buy and use any pack anywhere in the UK.
Can I use this anywhere in the UK?
Yes. All our packs are built on the same HACCP principles and are used by food businesses across the UK. The region shown reflects the authority that publishes each pack; it is not a restriction. Some EHOs even recommend a particular pack whatever your nation, for example a butcher in England using ButcherSafe, or an officer in Wales recommending the Scottish CookSafe pack.