An environmentally friendly and energy-efficient fuel, propane gas is a great fuel option for most residential and industrial energy needs. When used properly, propane gas is reliably safe. When propane users fail to take necessary precautions propane-related accidents can occur. To limit the risk of exposing your property, your family, or yourself, to this side of propane, review the following tips:
- Propane Tank Storage: Due to the high flammability of propane gas, no propane tank should ever be stored inside or in close proximity to an active heat source.
- Before Using Propane: Before using any small propane cylinders on your property, check for cuts, dents, rust, and other markings. You can check a propane hose connection for leaks by wiping the hose with a mixture made from liquid dish soap and water. If bubbles appear, you should have the tank inspected before using it.
- Propane Cylinder Inspections: To ensure that your propane cylinders stay in good working order, it is important to have them inspected by a safety inspection specialist on a regular basis. In fact, a qualified service technician should inspect the entire propane system in your home or business annually to keep your family and your employees safe and provide you with peace of mind.
- Propane Transportation: The transportation of propane is something that must be carried out with the highest degree of caution. To avoid leaks and other problems, tanks must be securely stored in an upright and vertical manner. The safest choice is to have propane professionally transported to your home or business when you need a new tank or a refill.
- Propane in Commercial Centers: If propane is used in your workplace, it is of vital importance that any employees who use the gas complete propane handling training and take the greatest care when using the gas for any commercial or industrial applications.
If you smell propane gas or detect a leak on your property, ensure that all flammable objects are far from the leak and contact emergency personnel immediately. For the safe supply and transport of propane to your home or work site in central Ontario (Gravenhurst, Haliburton, Muskoka, Barrie, Orillia, Alliston, Midland), call Budget Propane Ontario at 1 888 405.7777