Posted on: 02. 14. 19
Although we use oil and gas products on a daily basis, we tend to put the danger of these materials on the backburner. Pro-Gas, LLC believes that Dallas, Texas homeowners and facility employees alike need to understand important safety tips to use in the office and the home for natural gas consumers.
Use these four recommendations to ensure that your next experience with natural gas is one that is safe and efficient.
1. Pay Attention to Combustible Materials
Natural gas is a material that has the ability to interact with other products, creating dangerous results. Combustibles like paper, paints, curtains and certain household fluids must be kept away from appliances that rely on natural gas and open flames for their use.
Although they may seem innocent enough, your dryer, water heater, and furnaces can be the catalyst to disaster if proper precautions aren’t taken.
2. Perform Regular Appliance Maintenance
Remember. Folks, your gas appliances should be checked and serviced annually. At least once a year, reach out to a local maintenance provider that can reassure you that your appliances are operating safely and don’t pose any unnatural threats to your household.
3. Prioritize Gas Leaks
Gas leaks are one of the biggest concerns that a homeowner should have. When your appliances have been poorly-maintained or are simply faulty, this could result in a gas leak. The danger of this is that sometimes the leak isn’t caught until it is too late for a family.
The signs of a gas leak in your home are something that should not be taken lightly or ignored. Be on the lookout for:
- A sulfur smell
- Hissing sounds near a gas line
- Bubbles in your water
- Dead houseplants popping up in the home
4. Please Don’t Shake Your Gas Cylinders
Even though your natural gas may be stored in a safe cylinder like a portable NGL, these cylinders need to be respected and handled with care. Should you ever need to move a gas cylinder, be aware that dropping it or shaking it around can result in a dangerous explosion.
Whenever you have to handle this type of product, it is recommended that you work with a sturdy hand and take the tank to a local professional if it needs to be refilled.
Pro-Gas, LLC Accessorizes Your Providers with the Best in Oil and Gas Products
We know that natural gas makes your world go round, and that is why we are proud to help providers farm their materials in the safest way possible. Trust Pro-Gas, LLC to ensure that your facility has only the best equipment to work within the industry. If you are a facility manager and want to improve the quality of your equipment, reach out to us today!
