David Honnor
30 Aug 2022 · Coroner Stephen Nicholls · Dorset
This report repeats 1 earlier warning. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. unrestricted public purchase of gas cannisters
“There is no restriction on members of the public purchasing these items”
2. insufficient safety information on gas cannisters
“I have concerns as to whether the safety information on these gas cannisters is clear and sufficient”
3. lack of colour coding on gas cylinders
“Separate consideration needs to be given to the labelling and colouring of gas cylinders to enable emergency services to respond to any risk arising at an incident”
Linked reports
Identical hazardConfidence 0.95 · high
Earlier report
“The sale of Helium gas canisters is readily available to members of the general 1 public with no apparent restrictions or conditions on sale or place.”
This report
“There is no restriction on members of the public purchasing these items.”