LPG cylinder safety
Safe transportation
- Gas cylinders should be secured in an upright position and cylinder valves should be
adequately plugged for transportation. In Queensland, cylinders must be fitted with a screwed
plastic cylinder plug
- Do not carry more than 13.5kg in gas cylinders in a passenger vehicle and only transport
cylinders in the boot whenever possible
- Transportation of cylinders greater than 250 litres requires cylinder loads to be placarded
- Unload cylinders as soon as you reach your destination
Safe storage
- Store cylinders in an upright position away from direct sunlight and ignition sources
- Store petrol, flammable liquids or aerosols away from cylinders
- Provide fire protection equipment appropriate to storage
- To avoid confusion, store full and empty cylinders separately
Safe usage
- Connect or disconnect cylinders away from a naked flame or ignition source
- Turn the cylinder off at the valve when supply is not required
- Replace any cracked or damaged hoses
- Do not fill domestic LPG cylinders with automotive LPG.
- Gas cylinders must be tested by a qualified person atleast every 10 years
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