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SAFETY AND HEALTH ALERTS AND GUIDANCE
SAFE TRANSPORT OF SMALL CYLINDERS OF LP GAS Hazards of LP gas If LP gas leaks from a cylinder inside a vehicle, it can form an explosive fuel and air mixture.
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS FOR TRANSPORTING DANGEROUS GOODS Summer has arrived and Western Australians are once again enjoying a barbeque and dip in the pool. The Department would like to remind people to stay safe when using or transporting common dangerous goods like pool chemicals or liquid petroleum gas (LP gas) cylinders for home use. As the weather heats up, there is an increase in the amount of these dangerous goods transported by people who are unaware of the risks. That's why it’s important the community is aware of the simple safety tips for transporting common dangerous goods. Even household quantities of dangerous goods present potentially deadly risks that need to be managed appropriately.
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If there is an ignition source, this mixture can explode and injure – even kill – the driver, passengers and other people in the vicinity.
How do I safely transport LP gas cylinders? LP gas cylinders used for domestic purposes (i.e. barbecues) should preferably be transported in an open trailer or the tray of a ute, and be properly restrained. If this is not possible, the following precautions will help to reduce the risks: •• only transport cylinders of nine kilograms or less •• ensure cylinders have a current legible test mark •• do not carry cylinders in the enclosed boot of a vehicle •• wind down vehicle windows for cross-flow ventilation •• position cylinders in an upright position on the vehicle floor and secure so they cannot move •• do not smoke in the vehicle •• remove the cylinder from the vehicle as soon as possible.
