Gas Safe ID Cards

[Millsy 82]

I'm usually shocked. I very rarely get asked to see my gas card. It doesn't bother me though I would rather everyone did it as it would make the cowboys jobs a bit harder.

 

[wildcard]

You would be surprised how many people check you out first on the gas safe site.They won"t wait till your standing on the doorstep.I have been asked for ID once in 23 years.

 

[ultimategas]

I've never been asked like the above I'm always asked on the phone are you gorgi lol

 

[julesverne]

only ever got asked once, on my first job after qualifying, because I didnt do what her other engineer had done on an ideal mexico, i did a tightness test before I started to prove there were no leaks on the system, then I stripped down the boiler and cleaned it, seems he only took 10 minutes and because of that I was the fraud!!

Same here 2nd job after qualifying i was servicing a fire proceeding to take it out. And custard says why you doing that. Other guy never took the fire out sure you know what your doing Only after i had explained why, did she begin to question the other bloke

 

[arran197]

Oh ye, that happens all the time, 'they've never done that before '. I usually get told as I leave I've done a much better job though, these customers love to see some good old fashioned work happening.

I always have my gas card on a lanyard hanging around my neck with my company's id card too. Occasionally get asked for id, but I think it's more of a case of who am I rather than am I registered. But then I guess it's unlikely a big company would ever send an unregistered person to work on gas.

 

[Mrs Tara Plumbi]

Hi all.

I was just wondering how you GS registered folks feel when you turn up on a domestic job and the customer asks to see your card. I know it's the responsible thing to do as a client, but I also feel that I'm questioning their competency and they might get offended if they are legit.

Am I worrying over nothing?

Cheers!

I think all (or most) will be really pleased you asked.
They spend a lot of money and time getting that card and wish that the public would make sure they do not give their money to those who are not GSR.