Gas

• Legislation
• Mains Gas
• Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Employers and employees must not tamper with any gas fitments in their workplace. You cannot smell or see gas. Carbon monoxide is released from improperly burnt gas which can cause respiratory failure.

Mains gas has a smell put into it in case of leakage. LPG does not smell.

Legislation

Visit:

• Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996
• The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994

Mains Gas

Know where the main stop cock is located.

If you smell mains gas:

• Turn off any electrics
• Don't smoke
• Don't light any naked flame
• Open doors and windows
• Leave the building
• Contact Transco (see above)
• Use the Confederation for the Registration of Gas Installers only. Visit the Corgi-gas website. Consumers go to Corgi Gas Safety, Registered installers go to Corgi-gas.com - Registered installers
• Do not attempt your own repairs
• Display gas safety information
• Annual servicing of gas appliances is necessary

Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Turn off when not in use

• Don't smoke when fitting or moving LPG cylinders
• Store LPG in lockable external areas
• Ensure storage are is well ventilated
• Keep away from drains
• Don't keep cylinders in a basement
• Display warning signs
• Isolate LPG cylinders from catering units
• Gas pipes and fittings must be of approved materials
• LPG does not smell.