Following the recent prosecution of builder and roofer David Johnson, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is issuing a warning to anyone that has had work carried out by him.

Mr Johnson was found to be guilty of Gross Negligence Manslaughter following the death of a resident after he had worked on a house chimney. He was also found to be guilty of breaching the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974.

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The chimney was found to be structurally unsafe, and the flue within the chimney was found to be blocked, resulting in carbon monoxide fumes being released into the house, killing the occupant.

If you have had work done by Mr Johnson, who traded as Merlin Building and Roofing Contractors, that could have affected a flue connected to a gas appliance, HSE advice is to ensure that the appliance and flue are checked by a CORGI registered installer.

(CD/JM)