THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Pangasinan has shared safety tips on the proper handling of liquefied petroleum gas or LPG to ensure safety and prevent the occurrence of fire incidents at home or workplaces.

DTI Provincial Director Natalia Dalaten reminded consumers anew to be safety conscious when buying, installing, and maintaining LPG cylinders at home especially that some of the reported causes of fire and accidents are due to improper LPG maintenance.

She advised consumers to buy only from authorized dealers and must look for the genuine Philippine Standard (PS) mark which is engraved on the collar of the cylinder when buying LPG cylinders.

“Other import markings embossed on the cylinder are the LPG brand or trade name, date of testing, net contents in kilogram or tare weight, design pressure and serial number,” she said.

Dalaten added that consumers should always check if the LPG cylinders have dents, gauges and corrosion to prevent possible occurrence of fire due to damaged cylinders.

DTI’s tips on usage and maintenance:

• Place LPG cylinders in ventilated areas and not in enclosed kitchen cabinets.
• Keep the LPG away from electric points or other sources of ignition.
• Use only LPG-resistant rubber hoses and regularly check for wear, cracks and leaks by applying soap from a sponge on the entire hose.
• Don’t use a match, candle or any open light when checking for leaks; and replace rubber hose every two years.

In the event a gas smells in the kitchen, consumers must not switch on or off or connect or disconnect electrical bulbs near the cylinders, instead, turn off the LPG regulator and open doors and windows to improve ventilation.

Dalaten said in case of LPG leak, consumers should not panic and but immediately turn off the LPG regulator and open all windows and doors.  (PIA/EMSA)

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