This includes Liquefied Petroleum Gases such as Propane and Butane. Cylinders of Propane or Butane are commonplace and are used in a variety of situations.

• Barbecues
• Caravans
• Portable fires

• Make sure the valve is turned off before changing a cylinder
• Change cylinders in open air where possible, otherwise open doors and windows to provide good ventilation
• Do not keep any more cylinders than you need at any one time, store spare cylinders outside, protected from frost, sunlight or vandalism
• Do not store cylinders under the stairs - this is your means of escape from fire if you are upstairs
• For gas barbecues, when you have finished cooking, turn the cylinder off before the barbecue controls to ensure the residual gas in the pipes is used up

• Turn off all appliances
• Do not smoke or allow any ignition source near
• Ventilate the area
• Use soapy water and watch for bubbles
• Do not overtighten leaking joints