Preliminary findings from APHC's gas competency survey has produced some surprising results, says APHC.

Over 85% of respondents agreed with APHC's suggested changes to gas competency, while many others also suggested additional areas to be considered.

Many also expressed a wish to be involved in future discussions and surveys covering gas competency.

Graeme Dryden, APHC technical services manager, said: “We are delighted with the preliminary results of this survey. Gas competence is not known to be an exciting topic and usually does not provoke a great response from businesses and employers.

"We seem to have hit a nerve and re-energised the debate on gas competency with our survey and the ongoing E&U Skills work. We need to keep this momentum going to ensure everyone’s views are taken into account. I would encourage all employers and businesses out there to get involved and have their say, the survey is still open and we welcome all views.”

Take part in the APHC survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/T7T6CF5.

For a full copy of the Gas Safe Register Review document click here: http://www.euskills.co.uk/download.php?id=1420.

E&U Skills is currently leading the project to co-ordinate all competency recommendations based on the Gas Safe Register report.

All feedback from the APHC preliminary survey will be documented and passed to E&U Skills for inclusion in that organisations' recommendations for change.