Patrik Toth loves getting his teeth into a difficult problem and working out the most efficient and cost-effective solution, but one that will work long term and to a very
high standard. With over 7 years experience in the industry – he has been chosen from the UK’s 152,000 strong pool of gas engineers to star in
the industry’s first-of-its-kind ‘Gas Safety Guardians’ national calendar.
Celebrating registered engineers from across the UK, the limited-edition calendar from Gas Safe Register, the UK’s official registration body for gas engineers
and gas businesses, also features gas safety tips each month to help inform and educate householders on how to stay gas safe all year-round.  

The calendar’s release, launched as
Gas Safety Week gets underway (11 to 17 September 2023), comes as analysis of the latest gas safety inspection figures carried out by
Gas Safe Register, the UK’s official registration body for gas engineers and gas businesses,
reveals that 1 in 4 London homes contain potentially dangerous gas appliances, such as gas boilers, cookers or fires1. 

The ten engineers selected for the calendar, whose job it is to keep the nation’s homes warm and safe from these dangerous gas appliances, channelled their inner superhero
in the imagery. The ‘Guardians’ stood with pride and intention – showing off their own tools and equipment which, like with any true superhero, help them do their job to the best of their ability.

Separate brand-new national research2
commissioned reveals that Gas Safe registered engineers are the most trusted tradespeople, trumping plumbers, carpenters and hairdressers (Q10). And
for over half (55%), a gas engineer was the best person to have on their contacts list (Q1). 

Further research conducted with over 170 Gas Safe registered engineers, highlights the trust between them and their customers. Nearly 9
in 10 (87%) of engineers reported customers confiding in them, often about money worries or mental health and well-being concerns. A similar amount (87%) also
revealed that – over the years – they have visited clients in their homes who haven’t had any visitors or spoken to a new person for a significant amount of time and have keen to have a chat. Whilst nearly 8 in 10 (78%) of engineers say their role gives them
the opportunity to make a positive impact on the wider community as well as their customers’ lives.

Patrick Toth, 36, from South London, who starred in the
‘Gas Safety Guardians’ calendar, says: “Gas Safe registered engineers like me love what we do, and I’m so proud to make an important contribution
to the community. What motivates me most about my role is getting my teeth into a difficult problem and working out the most efficient and cost-effective solution,
but one that will work long term and to a very high standard. As I always say to my customers, by taking care of your gas appliances and being clued-up on
what the signs and symptoms are that something could be faulty or potentially dangerous with any of them means you are taking care of your home and your loved ones.”  

Rob Denman, Head of Professional and Field Services at Gas Safe Register, says:
“Diversity is this year’s overall theme for Gas Safety Week, and our first-of-its-kind calendar sets out to highlight the diversity of the 152,000 strong Gas Safe registered engineers’ community across the UK. From the breadth of their personal and professional
experience, to what they have worked on, the qualifications and training they have undertaken, and the size and type of properties they work on.  

“Gas Safe registered engineers are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do, and the role they play in our communities – and so the calendar gives us an
opportunity to champion and hero Gas Safe registered engineers, who work tenaciously to ensure the nation is gas safe. 

“As we mark another Gas Safety Week, we are using the opportunity to remind homeowners that prevention is better than cure when it comes to gas safety and keeping you covered
for the unexpected.  

“Ensuring your boiler is regularly serviced not only keeps it working efficiently, helping reduce bills and a potential winter breakdown, but can also reduce the risk of
gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning – keeping you and your loved ones safe.” 

A limited number of the
‘Gas Safety
Guardians’ calendar are up for grabs,
through a social media competition. In support of Gas Safety Week, Gas Safe Register will be running a Facebook competition throughout the week, for a chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher, carbon monoxide (CO) alarm and a copy of the Gas Safety Guardians calendar.
50 runner ups will also receive a calendar and CO alarm. The calendar has been created in a limited edition run and will not be available to buy. Visit
www.facebook.com/GasSafeRegister/
for more information.    

Gas Safe Register is the official list of gas businesses which are registered to work safely and legally on boilers, cookers, fires and all other gas appliances. By law,
anyone working with gas must be listed on the Register. Visit GasSafeRegister.co.uk
for more information.