Unsafe use of fuel-burning equipment in enclosed spaces
First to latest report 29 Jul 2025 — 31 Mar 2026
Reports that mention this concern
2
Times this concern has been raised
2
Stated actions linked to this concern
6
What this concern includes
Includes failures or hazards involving the use of gas-fuelled, LPG or comparable combustion equipment in tents, rooms or other enclosed spaces where ventilation, space, operating restrictions, warnings or related controls are inadequate to prevent dangerous combustion-gas exposure.
What is not included
Excludes general gas-cylinder purchase, licensing, storage or supply controls where unsafe use of fuel-burning equipment in an enclosed space is not identified.
Excludes fixed gas-installation, pipeline, transformer and other infrastructure hazards unrelated to fuel-burning equipment used in an enclosed space.
Excludes generic equipment-selection, training or work-method deficiencies unless they directly concern safe use of fuel-burning equipment in an enclosed space.
Excludes carbon-monoxide risks from non-combustion sources or from equipment operated outdoors where enclosed-space fuel-burning use is not the unsafe condition.
Trends
Reports over time
Reports mentioning this concern, over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
Office for Product Safety and Standards1
The Scout Association1
Product safety regulator1
Registered charity1
Reports and published responses 2 reports
See individual reports that have raised this concern, and the actions taken in response
Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen
Concerns raised1
Unsafe use of gas-fuelled equipment in tents by adult leaders
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Linked response
The Scout Association
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.6
The Scout Association
Maintain explicit carbon monoxide checks within safe premises audits and related safety controls.
The Scout Association
Strengthen point-of-use safety information through equipment-check guidance, warning requirements and replacement carbon monoxide labels and resources.
The Scout Association
Issue a safety alert and learning notice requiring local leaders to reaffirm carbon monoxide knowledge, confirm safe practice and review displayed safety information.
The Scout Association
Promote the safe premises audit tool, Nights Away permit review and carbon monoxide stove-safety guidance through the annual communications plan.
The Scout Association
Update partnered carbon monoxide learning content to address dangers in tents.
The Scout Association
Continue strengthening targeted support and interventions so leaders understand and act on carbon monoxide risks.
Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton
Concerns raised1
Operation of flue-less liquified petroleum gas cabinet heaters in rooms too small to prevent carbon monoxide build-up
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
Actions and positions describe what organisations say in published responses. Implementation is not independently verified.
Actions and positions describe what organisations say in published responses. Implementation is not independently verified.