Autogas Safety Tips

DO assess the risks and precautions to be taken before starting work involving an LPG-fuelled vehicle. Ensure workers are trained and competent. DO follow the vehicle manufacturer's or system installer's instructions. Be aware of the locations of the LPG tank and fuel lines. DO provide safe places for parking and working on vehicles, eg away from drains, pits and other openings in the ground, and all sources of ignition . DO clearly identify vehicles, eg with suitably positioned signs, as a reminder to people working on them, especially those who may be carrying out 'hot work' . DO ensure that tools and equipment are appropriate for the hazardous area in which they are to be used . DO wear protective equipment (PPE) to prevent cold burns, eye damage and the discharge of static electricity whenever there is a risk of a release of LPG . DO ensure that the vehicle battery is disconnected when any part or all of the LPG system is to be removed. Always check re-assembled systems for leaks. DO store LPG fuel tanks which have not been emptied and gas-freed in a safe place, preferably in the open air. DO check with the vehicle manufacturer or system installer whether the LPG tank should be removed or emptied before drying/curing the paint in a spraybake oven. Where a maximum temperature is specified (which should not be greater than 40ºC) ensure that the oven controls are set so it cannot be exceeded. DO carry out a roadside check for leaks and other damage to the LPG system on vehicles involved in accidents. DO train all staff in the emergency arrangements in the event of a fire or uncontrolled release of LPG, including the first-aid actions for dealing with cold burns.