Some tips on how to use appliances safety and what to do in case of a leak.

• Install gas appliances in well-ventilated areas and maintain adequate ventilation
• Open windows and doors for ventilation while cooking or operating a gas appliance.
• Contact your gas retailer or engage a licensed gas service worker if you wish to have the gas pipes or gas appliance repaired or replaced.

In case of a gas leak:

• Extinguish any cigarettes or naked flames.
• Turn off the gas control valve at the gas meter.
• Open all windows and doors to ventilate the area.
• Do not switch on or off any electrical or light switches.
• Do not try to detect the gas leak with a flame.
• Do not use telephones in the area of a gas leak.
• Leave the house if there is a strong smell of gas.

Source: Energy Market Authority and City Gas websites

This article was first published in The New Paper on Oct 3, 2008.

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