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Information Safety Information for users
ANNEX A Emergency procedures
Leakage
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If LPG leakage is detected or suspected, the following action should be taken immediately.
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Shut off the LPG supply at the cylinder valve(s).
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Extinguish naked flames and other ignition sources (heaters, cooking appliances, pilot lights, cigarettes etc.).
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Do not operate electric switches.
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Ventilate the area with a through draught.
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Evacuate the area if possible.
If leakage is from a cylinder and cannot be stopped, move the cylinder to where LPG can disperse away from the vessel
(and other vessels). Take care not to spill LPG while moving the cylinder.
Do not use an installation that has leaked until it has been checked by a competent person.
Fire from an LPG leak
If an LPG leak has ignited, action should be taken in accordance with (a) or (b) as appropriate.
If the vessel is moored:
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Alert everyone in the area and evacuate if possible.
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Call the fire brigade, if practicable.
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Do not attempt to extinguish any flame unless it is safe to do so. Shut off the LPG supply before attempting to extin-
guish the flame. After shutting off the LPG supply, extinguish any free burning materials with extinguishers or water.
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Do not reuse the installation unless it has been checked by a competent person.
If the vessel is offshore:
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Alert everyone on the vessel.
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If it is safe to do so, shut off the gas supply.
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Extinguish any free burning material with extinguishers or water.
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Do not reuse the installation unless it has been checked by a competent person.
Fire close to an LPG cylinder:
WARNING: Cylinders exposed to fire can explode.
If there is a fire near to an LPG cylinder, the following action should be taken.
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Alert everyone in the area and evacuate if possible.
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Call the fire brigade if practicable.
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If it is safe to do so, shut off the gas supply and move the cylinder to a safe place in the open. If the cylinder cannot
be moved, keep it cool with wet blankets and spraying with water.
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Do not reuse the installation unless it has been checked by a competent person.
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