Recommendations for Emergency Action

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Recommendations for emergency action in controlling and prevention of fire involving LPG.

In the event of FIRE call the Fire Brigade
The Fire Bridage can also help in dealing with other emergencies, including cooling vessels and the dispersal of LPG
Establish an Exclusion Zone around the incident. Evacuate people from this to a safe location under cover, or shielded from incident plant.

Restrict access to the area, close available valves to isolate the plant and limit the pressure by spraying with water until the damage can be assessed.

Leaks may be identified by smell, noise or frost at the source
Suspected leaks may also be detected by soapy water or a gas detector
NEVER SEARCH FOR LEAKS WITH A NAKED FLAME
Isolate the leak (in the case of portable of moveable plant, move to a safe place if possible)
Ventilate the building/area
For large leaks, assist depersal of LPG gas and protect vulnerable plant and areas with water sprays

Cut off or reduce the supply of fuel, wherever possible
If safe to do so, deflect or move any flame from impinging on vulnerable plant
Before attempting to extinguish the flame, asses if the LPG will cause an explosion risk

Keep exposed surfaces of the vessels with cool water (monitors and/or fixed deluge system)
Move the vessels where this is an option and it is safe to do so
Tackle fire and establish water curtain between it and vulnerable plant

Carefully assess before any approach
Wear the right equipment, including clothing
Ensure safe route of access and egress is available
Approach any fire or escaping LPG from upwind
Avoid coming into contact with the LPG, it can cause severe cold burns and saturate clothing which may subsequently be ignited.
Any vessel involved in a fire may suddenly rupture. Change in the size of the fire, or noise from the PRV may be an indication. But there may be no warning.
IF IN DOUBT DO NOT APPROACH