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Safe Use Of LPG Cylinders

What is LPG?

Liquefied Petroleum Gas is a flammable gas, which has the potential to create fire or an

explosion.

LPG (propane or butane) is a colourless liquid that readily evaporates into a gas. It has no

smell, although it will normally have an odour added to help detect leaks. It can burn orexplode when it is mixed with air and it meets a source of ignition. It is heavier than air, so it

tends to sink towards the ground. It can flow for long distances along the ground, and can

collect in drains.

LPG is supplied in pressurised cylinders to keep it liquefied. The cylinders are strong and

not easily damaged, although the valve at the top can be vulnerable to impact. Leaks can

occur from valves and pipe connections, most likely as a gas. LPG liquid can cause cold

burns to the skin.

Therefore it is important that the safe handling of LPG is understood and applied at home

and work.

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1 Keep rubbish and anything combustible well away from the cylinders.

2 Keep the cylinder away from heat and flame.

3 Store cylinders upright in a well-ventilated and readily accessible location.

4 Make sure the cylinders are properly secured and are kept upright.

5 Check cylinders and regulators for damage, leak or corrosion.

6 Frequently check rubber tubing for loose connectors, damage or leak.

7 Report any equipment failure or damage to your supplier without delay.

8 Test connections for leaks, using soapy water.

9 After testing, dry the cylinder and the connections to avoid corrosion.

10Keep cylinder in safe place preferably in secure wooden box outside the house. Away from

direct sunlight, motor vehicles and other sources of damage.

11 Never order more than what you need, as you may not have space to keep them safely.

12 Keep gas cylinders well away from children.

13 Make sure that "No Smoking" signs and any other safety notices are maintained.

14 Dont do any modifications, which may affect the safety of the installation

15Read the operating instructions, and the emergency actions, and ensure that everyone who

needs to knows them and follows them carefully.

16 Check the expiry date of the cylinder and consult your supplier. (See below example)

17Never roll a cylinder to move it from place to place. Use cylinder handles and small carts to

carry cylinders.

The alphabets stand for quarters - A for March (First Qtr),

B for June (Second Qtr),

C for Sept (Third Qtr), &

D for December (Fourth Qtr).

Here is how we can check theexpiry of LPG cylinders:On one of three side stems of thecylinder, the expiry date is codedalpha numerically as follows A orB or C or D and some two-digit

number followingthis e.g. D13.

The digits stand for the year till it isvalid. Hence D06 would mean FourthQtr December of 2013.