Propane is heavier than air and may collect initially at low levels.
It is important to look and smell for propane before attempting to light appliances.
Severe freeze burns or frostbite can result if propane liquid comes in contact with your skin.
Propane may cause suffocation, flash fires or explosions if gather in high concentrations.
Propane gas detectors can increase the likelihood of detecting a propane leak and should be installed near floor level. Please consult the manufacturer's instructions for proper placements of propane gas detectors.
If you smell propane gas:
- Extinguish all smoking material and other open flames.
- DO NOT operate electric switches
- DO NOT light matches
- DO NOT use your phone
ANY Spark in the area where propane gas is present may ignite the gas. - Immediately get everyone out of the building, vehicle, trailer or area.
- Close all gas tank or cylinder supply valves.
- Use your neighbor's phone or cell phone OUTSIDE for any calls
DO NOT re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer or area until a service person advises it is safe to return.
- Let the trained propane service person and firefighers check for escaped gas. Have them air out the area before you return
- Have the trained service person:
- Repair the leak.
- Turn on the gas.
- Check all the gas appliances.
- Relight the pilots on the appliances.
- Re-enter the area ONLY when the service person says it is safe.
