Following the events that occurred in Glen Marais in Kempton Park Johannesburg recently, where ER24 paramedics responded to a call where two elderly people sustained injury due to a faulty gas heater in their home.
L.P Gas Safety Associates as well as ER24 have determined the need to educate home owners of the safety aspects and precautions that need to be undertaken when dealing with gas bottles and cylinders being used in the home.
L.P Gas Safety Associates have a Customer Care Line, which individuals can phone with queries relating to their personal use gas bottles, 086 01 02 003 can be contacted Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm.
The following are a few safety tips that should be considered EVERY time a standard home gas bottle of 9 kilograms or more is used.
1. Take note of, and follow the instructions on the tag that is attached to the gas appliance for correct assembly of the gas bottle to the appliance.
2. Make sure that the gas bottle regulator is securely attached to the appliance inlet. If the appliance has not been in use for some time, remove the regulator, check that the rubber seal is in indeed in place and in good order, and reconnect as per instruction.
3. Check the rubber seal on the regulator frequently, as it may have been accidentally removed or is disintegrated. It is absolutely imperative that a good seal is maintained between the gas and appliance inlet.
4. Use a REPUTABLE dealer when buying or refilling gas bottles.
5. If you have an appliance installed, make sure the installer is qualified and registered. Only purchase appliances which have been tested and approved. A complete list of installers and appliances is available on
www.lpgas.co.za
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Further information can also be obtained from your local dealer, and for all your medical emergencies you can contact ER24 on 084 124.
Here's to a safe and warm Winter from ER24 and L.P Gas Safety Associates!
