Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), stored as a liquid under pressure in cylinders, is widely used in homes as cooking gas.
The main hazards associated with LPG are fire or explosion in case of even minor leakage.
LPG being colourless and odorless, a distinctive foul odor is added to enable easy detection of a leak.
As LPG vapour is heavier then air, these vapour Accumulate at lower levels and a fire or explosion may result.
Safety While Receiving Door Delivery:
Check whether valve-sealing tag is intact and safety protection cap is in position.
Check leakage from valve by applying soap solution.
Very important information. Most of us do not know this. There is an expiry date (physical life) for LPG cylinders?
Note: Expired Cylinders are not safe for use and may cause accidents. Before receiving check and receive.
Safety While Receiving Delivery:
How we can check the expiry of LPG cylinders:
On one of three side stems of the cylinder, the expiry date is coded alpha numerically as A or B or C or D and some two digit number following this e.g. D06.
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).
The digits stand for the year till it is valid.
Hence D06 would mean December qtr of 2006.
Note: In case of Industrial and two stem cylinders the expiry date will be mentioned by month followed year.
Example: 12-07 which means valid upto Dec-07
Safety While Changing Cylinder:
Put out all fires in the room.
Switch off all electrical appliances.
Check the leakage from the rubber tube connection by applying soap solution.
Leave changing of a new cylinder to trained person.
Don’t drag, roll or drop the cylinders.
Open windows for free ventilation.
Preserve safety protection cap.
Never light the matchstick to check the leakage.
Safe Usage
Always keep cylinder in upright position, away from any source of heat,
in a well-ventilated place. While moving cylinder, keep it upright.
Don’t tilt it to draw the last bit of gas. Tilting or shaking can obtain no
extra gas.
Position stove or burner above the level of cylinder.
To light the burner, open the cylinder valve, hold a lighted matchstick or
gas lighter over the burner and only then turn the knob of the burner on.
To turn off the burner, first close the cylinder valve and then the burner
knob.
When the stove is not in use, keep the cylinder valve closed check this particularly every night and whenever you leave the house.
If the flame goes out during use, do not re-light it immediately.
First close the cylinder valve and burner knob. Open all doors and
windows. Allow time for leaked gas for dissipates. Only then relight
the burner.
Do not use synthetic fabric while operating the stove. Wear cotton
dress.
Keep children away from stove and cylinder.
Use dry potholders when handling the pans on the stove. Do not
use trailing towels, aprons etc.
Never leave the stove or burner unattended when it is in operation. Cooking material may overflow on the burners, Extinguish the flame and leakage of gas will occur. Accumulate gas could get ignite.
Never try to repair or adjust any part of the gas installation or allow untrained person to do so.
Do not position shelf or cabinet above the stove.
If your stove is near the window, do not use curtains as they may blow over the burner and can catch fire.
In case you suspect LPG Leakage:
Close burner knobs and cylinder valves and re-fix safety protection cap.
Extinguish any open flame.
Don’t light a match or bring in other ignited material.
Open windows for free ventilation.
Do not touch electrical switches.
Do not temper with installation
Immediately contact your distributor and the fire brigade.
Keep their phone numbers handy.
Share this message with everyone in your family and everyone you know. This will save life of many people across the world and create awareness among the public.
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