Gas Safety
[ Last Updated 31 May 2006 ]
If you smell gas inside your home:
- keep flames and cigarettes out of the room and away from the area
- never operate any electrical switches when a gas leak is suspected – a flick off or on could cause a spark and ignite the gas
- don't use your mobile phone in the area
- turn off all valves to gas appliances if it can be done safely
- turn off the gas supply at the meter or LPG cylinder
- open doors and windows to ventilate the area
- contact your gas retailer or a licensed gas worker immediately to check the installation (use a telephone away from the gas leak)
- if the smell persists in the house go outside to a safe place away from the building.
If you smell gas outside:
- keep flames, cigarettes, vehicles and electrical equipment (including mobile phones) away from the area
- turn off the gas supply at the meter or LPG cylinder
- leave the area
- contact your gas retailer or,
- ring the gas emergency number listed in the "Emergency Services" pages in the White Pages phone book.
If you think you have a problem with your gas supply, contact your gas retailer (the company that sends you your gas bills) immediately.
If you think you have a problem with your gas installation or appliances, contact your local licensed gas worker immediately.
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