[Gas] Another gas accident, how to use gas safely?

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Shandong Dongying Market

Suspected liquefied gas tank leaking causes explosive explosion

Caused one death and three injuries

September 2, 2017 AM 8:08, Dongying, Shandong Public Security Bureau 110 command center received a report, a merchant Luban apartment market on the north side of the suspected gas tank leak caused by blasting. Initially, one person died and three were seriously injured. The injured have been rushed to the hospital for treatment. Cause of the accident is under further investigation.

With the lowering of temperature, gas accidents have entered the season. According to the analysis, 95% of the indoor gas accidents in the residents were due to improper use of gas by users and caused gas leaks. In order to ensure the safe use of gas, Xiao Bian specifically reminded the majority of gas users to master the “six elements” of safe gas use and use gas safely.

Safe use of gas "six elements"

In order to ensure the safety of life and property for you and others, we must master basic knowledge of the correct use of pipeline natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas. We can safely use gas appliances in daily life to avoid gas accidents. Please keep in mind the following knowledge of safe gas use:

1. Buy products must have "ID card"

Citizens should purchase qualified natural gas and gas appliances with air source adaptable logos at regular shopping malls. The gas appliances purchased and used must have “ID cards” such as production licenses, inspection and certification, and certifications.

2. The installer must be professional

The installation of gas appliances needs to be implemented by professional technicians with appropriate installation qualifications, and non-professionals are not free to install them. Balanced water heaters should be installed in the bathroom and it is strictly forbidden to use direct drain and flue water heaters that are prohibited by the State.

3. Maintain ventilation to keep in mind

Complete combustion of gas requires a lot of air, and the amount of air is insufficient, resulting in incomplete combustion and toxic gases such as carbon monoxide. Prolonged use of gas can make the indoor oxygen insufficient. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, keep the environment ventilated when using gas appliances.

4. The security check must be carefully

According to the regulations promulgated by the State Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision, the number of years for discarding of gas stoves from the date of sale of the gas burning appliances shall be 8 years; the time limit for the discarding of LPG and natural gas water heaters shall be 8 years. The service life of gas hose is generally 2 years. Check whether the hose is aging or cracked regularly. Households can use self-examination with soapy water smear tubes or other joints. Remember not to use open flame inspections. Find signs such as cracked hoses or rat bites. Be sure to replace them in time. It is recommended to use safer gas metal hoses.

5. Purchasing channels to be regular

When purchasing bottled gas, do not try to use "black gas" cheaply. The “black gas” operators usually take measures such as shortfall, shoddy filling, and expired cylinder filling as usual for the sake of profiteering. At the same time, because the cylinders are not regularly inspected, it is very easy to cause gas hazards for the general public. Personal and property safety pose serious risks. Members of the public are invited to purchase regular gas companies to ensure gas safety.

6. "Smell to hear" should pay attention

Smell: The gas itself is colorless and odorless. According to national regulations, gas companies add odorants to the gas. If they smell the smell of rotten eggs at home, they may have leaked.

Look: The pipeline natural gas customer observes if there is a change in the last digit of the gas meter for a longer period of time without using gas. If it does, the gas leakage may occur.

Listen to: Gas leaks can give off a slight "silk" sound, and if it does, a leak may have occurred.

Measurement: Apply a brush to soapy water for possible leaks. If there is blistering, leaks may occur.

After confirming that a gas leak has occurred, immediately close the valve, open the window for ventilation, and call the gas service hotline at an outdoor safe location. The professional is responsible for handling the problem. If the situation is serious, you must call the 110 alarm.

The information in this article comes from the Internet and was reorganized and edited by China Rescue Equipment Network.