In advance of Gas Safety Week 2017 (18-24 September), Installers First and Mark Grieves have launched #IFGSJingle, a competition asking engineers to come up with a catchy jingle that conveys the serious gas safety message to homeowners in a way that is fun and memorable. #IFGSJingle is sponsored by Sentinel Performance Solutions, with the writer of the best jingle winning a Baxi EcoBlue+ Combi, plus a Sentinel gift box. On top of this, contestants may have the chance to have their tune professionally produced and used in future Gas Safety awareness campaigns.

Mark Grieves, aka @Plymouthgas, owner of Mark Grieves Plumbing and Heating, and industry advocate, comments: “Each year, the Gas Safe Register runs Gas Safety Week to boost public awareness. Gas engineers are the link between the public, governing bodies and the industry and are the best placed to ensure that public awareness is achieved. The #IFGSJingle competition is a fun, creative way for passionate gas engineers to raise awareness. We should all be aware of the dangers and risk involved in allowing somebody who is not trained, qualified, registered or insured to work on any gas installation.”

Daniel Cheung, Trade Marketing Manager at Sentinel, says: “We want to support the professional accredited heating installer and shine a spotlight on those that look to cut corners. #IFGSJingle supports that aim in an interactive and fun way. I am looking forward to seeing the entries and being involved in what could potentially be a game changing initiative in Gas Safety.”

To enter #IFGSJingle: 

Create a 30-90 second jingle which includes the following key messages:-

  • Always use a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer
  • Book an annual gas safety check

Once you have your jingle ready, submit it via email to info@installersfirst.co.uk and share it on Twitter using #IFGSJingle and tag @InstallersFirst and @plymouthgas. Full details and guidelines can be found here

The contest is now open for entries and closes at midnight on 10 September 2017. Entries will be judged by an independent panel.