Safe Use of Gas
Where gas is concerned, safety is not only relevant to people who have gas installations in their premises. It has to be the responsibility of everyone, as gas pipes run under roads and near non-customers' homes; a gas leak, with the subsequent build-up of gas, could affect anyone.
If you smell a gas leak in the house:
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Don't take any chances
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Don't light any cigarettes or matches
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Tell you flatmates not to light any matches
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Extinguish any naked flames – never look for a gas leak with a match
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Leave all electrical equipment, including lights alone. Don't switch them on or off as they can spark and may cause an explosion
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Don't light a match until you are sure there is no gas in the flat
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Check that gas appliances in the immediate vicinity are properly switched off and that a pilot light hasn't gone out, e.g. check gas fire and gas cooker are turned off
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Open doors and windows to disperse the gas
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If the gas is not from an extinguished pilot light or something left on slightly, then turn gas off at meter. If handle is too stiff to move, don't force it
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Call emergency service immediately
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If necessary, evacuate the building