Most overlook basic safety measures when using gas at home. Compliance with them allows you to prevent many troubles provoked by careless handling of gas, which will save the life of yourself and your family.
Security measures
If you smell gas in the apartment.
- Do not turn on lights, electrical appliances or use a bell.
- Closing the airways with cloth (clothing), open the windows, creating a draft.
- Close the gas valve.
In case of leakage - call emergency service!
Safety measures when using a gas stove.
- Do not open the gas valve completely, as this leads to the release of carbon monoxide into the air, which is hazardous to health.
- The color of the flame should not be yellow - this indicates poor burner performance and the formation of products of incomplete combustion. In this situation, it is necessary to call specialists.
- Regular cleaning of the burners is necessary, as their clogging can cause unpleasant consequences.
- Do not leave burning gas unattended.
- In the process of cooking, you must pay attention to the fact that boiling liquid does not flood. This may result in a gas leak.
- Periodically check the draft in the chimney with a flame or a small piece of paper - they should be pulled inward.
- Only inspect, dismantle and repair gas appliances with qualified personnel.
Prohibited:
- the use of gas stoves for space heating;
- use gas appliances with inoperative or disabled gas safety automation;
- allow independent use of gas by children, persons in a state of intoxication or under the influence of potent drugs;
- personally dismantle and repair gas equipment.
Safety measures when using gas cylinders
- A gas cylinder must be placed at a distance of 0.5 m from the gas stove and 1 m from the heating equipment.
- during the replacement of the cylinder it is forbidden to use open flame, turning on and off electrical appliances, smoking.
- Installation of defective cylinders is prohibited.
- cylinders and gas pipes should be protected from heat and direct sunlight.
- After replacement, check the tightness of the connections.
- Do not neglect the services of specialists when replacing or installing a cylinder.
Be extremely careful and careful! If you smell gas and leak, do not try to cope alone! Contact the gas service for help.
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