Managing Health and Safety
Safe Living with Gas
Storing LPG at home and other places outside of work
Many people use LPG for cooking or heating in their homes, at social or community events, and on holiday. There are...
Emergency Procedures
Leak suspected - location uncertainCheck the entire system for ANY indication of gas leak, such as a smell or hiss....
LPG in Hospitality
Cafes, bars, restaurants, fast-food outlets and mobile cooking facilities often use liquid petroleum gas (LPG) as a...
LPG in Industry
Many businesses use liquid petroleum gas (LPG) because it is convenient and efficient, but you still need to make sure...
LPG Gas Leak Test
Check your LPG connections for leaksWhen connecting a LPG cylinder – check all connection points for leaks by using a...
Using an LPG Cabinet Heater Safely
Gas heaters are great for keeping warm but they can be deadly if not maintained properly.If gas heaters are faulty or...
LPG & Natural Gas
What is natural gas? Natural gas and LPG are both in use in New Zealand, and there are some differences between the...
Gas Safety for Caravans and Motorhomes
Follow the steps below to safely use the gas and LPG appliances in your caravan or motorhome.LPG installations in...
Buying Gas Appliances
Take care when buying gas appliances online. Check for a supplier declaration of compliance, a safety compliance...
Gas Safety
Gas safety - what's the problem? Many businesses uses portable gas cylinders because they are convenient and...
Gas Heating
LPG and natural gas heaters are used widely to warm New Zealand homes and businesses. Used wisely, gas is instant,...
Gas supply to your property
Making changes to the gas supply to your property can have some risks. Here are some things to consider and safety...
Gas Leaks
In the event of an emergency you should contact the Emergency Services by dialling 111. If you discover a leak from a...
Markings on Gas Appliances
Before a gas appliance can be sold or offered for sale in New Zealand, it needs to meet marking requirements. This...
What to do if you Smell Gas
If you smell gas indoors, don’t muck around, get out of the house immediately. If you can smell gas this means there...
Forklifts – risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
This fact sheet is for anyone that hires or sells (supplies) forklifts. Suppliers have a duty to provide customers...
Forklifts and Carbon Monoxide
This fact sheet is for ‘persons conducting a business or undertaking’ (PCBUs) that use forklifts. It explains the...
LPG Safety
Safe and efficient use of LPGProperties LPG is a colourless liquid that evaporates into a gas, and it has an odour...
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