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LIST: How to avoid fires and other accidents when using LPG

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<p>MANILA - Liquefied petroleum gas is popular among households and restaurants as fuel for cooking, but LPG can also cause fires if not handled properly. </p><p>To ensure LPG safety, consumers are urged to follow the tips from the Department of Energy and other experts:</p><ul>	<li>Buy only from reputable dealers</li>	<li>Check rubber tubes regularly for cracks</li>	<li>Change rubber tube at least once in 2 years</li>	<li>When using matches, strike the match first, then open the burner knob of the stove</li>	<li>Do not place LPG tanks inside a closed compartment </li>	<li>Keep the stove on a platform or table above the LPG tank</li>	<li>Check for leakage by applying a soap solution on the hose before using</li>	<li>Always keep the LPG tank in a vertical position</li>	<li>Don&#x27;t install LPG tanks or cylinders near any heat source or leave them exposed to sun, rain and dust</li>	<li>Don&#x27;t place LPG tanks near electric lines</li>	<li>Disconnect the LPG regulator and affix the safety cap on the cylinder when your gas stove is not in use for long</li>	<li>Don&#x27;t place flammable or plastic items near the flame</li>	<li>Don&#x27;t leave your cooking unattended</li></ul><p>In case of leakage, follow these steps:</p><ul>	<li>Fully open doors and windows</li>	<li>If leakage is from the valve, immediately put on the safety cap</li>	<li>Take the cylinder to an open area and contact the distributor or emergency service cell</li>	<li>Don’t switch on/off any electrical appliances inside the house</li>	<li>Do not light matches, lighters and the like</li></ul><p>Recent incidents of leaking LPG tanks in Candelaria, Quezon and in Malate, Manila have resulted in a number of injuries and damage to properties.</p><p>Source: DOE, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry Association </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/31/23/sugatan-sa-pagsabog-sa-manila-laundry-shop-umabot-sa-16">Mga nasugatan sa pagsabog sa laundry shop sa Maynila, umabot sa 16</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/03/23/5-sugatan-sa-pagsabog-ng-lpg-sa-quezon">5 sugatan sa pagsabog ng LPG sa Quezon</a></li></ul><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2442582" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

LPG is popular among households and restaurants as fuel for cooking, but it can also cause fires if not handled properly. 