11/01/2025
COOKING GAS CYLINDER SAFETY TIPS
To avoid gas explosion, please keep to the following gas cylinder safety tips:
1. Don't fill your cooking gas cylinder beyond its capacity. Its capacity must be written on the body of the gas cylinder
2. Don't repair a faulty cooking gas cylinder, rather replace the faulty cooking gas cylinder than repairing it
3. Buy your cooking gas cylinder from only satisfy gas dealers and not from any person
4. Before you buy any cooking gas cylinder, always check for the production and expiry date
5. It best to keep your cooking gas cylinder outside or in a well ventilated place under room temperature
6. Do not keep cooking gas cylinder close to heat emitting object, like open fire, cooking stove etc
7. Do not keep your filled gas cylinder under the sun
8. To avoid rust, do not keep your cooking gas cylinder under rain or close to any water leaking source
9. Smoking close to cooking gas cylinder should be avoided
10. Your cellphone should be kept away from your cooking gas cylinder, especially when the gas cooker is on
11. Keep cooking gas cylinder away from children
12. Placing gas cylinders inside the kitchen is dangerous and can lead to explosions. To stay safe, keep gas cylinders outside in a well-ventilated area, away from heat and sunlight
13. For camp gas cylinders used indoors, ensure proper ventilation and keep them away from flammable materials
14. Check for leaks regularly using soapy water— when it forms bubbles, that mean there’s a leak
15. Always turn off the gas at the valve after use. If you smell gas, turn off the supply, ventilate the area, and avoid using electrical devices
16. Use certified equipment and store cylinders safely in open areas
These steps will help prevent accidents and ensure safety...
