People all around the world use LPG safely every day for their cooking, heating, driving, camping and many other uses. To help ensure a safe environment while using LPG, LPG companies share the following brief safety tips with customers:

• LPG can be detected by a typically unpleasant odour of gas
• There are special tanks which are specifically designed for use underground
• LPG will cause natural rubber and some plastics to deteriorate. Only use hoses and other equipment specifically designed for LPG
• LPG is flammable like all petroleum fuels. It must be stored away from sources of ignition and in a well-ventilated area
• LPG vapour is heavier than air. Any leakage will sink to the ground and accumulate in low lying areas
• LPG expands rapidly when the temperature rises. So whenever a container is filled, sufficient space is left for expansion
• Although LPG is non-toxic, it is an asphixiant and its abuse is highly dangerous. Treat LPG with respect

SOURCE: WLPGA