[Member Company Name]Standard Risk AssessmentSUBSTANCE 001a

Operation:Storage & Use of LPG (Propane & Butane)

Potential Hazards: Fire and explosion. Asphyxiation Freezing liquid or cylinders. Manual handling of cylinder. Faulty equipment or cylinder. Poorly ventilated storage area. Insecure storage of cylinders.

Persons Affected:Operatives / Site WorkersClient StaffPublic

Control Measures

1LPG will be stored at ground level, in the open air and readily accessible in case of emergency and where possible, protected from the extremes of weather and in a secure fenced enclosure at least 2 metres high. The floor will be paved or compacted and be kept clear of flammable materials, weeds and rubbish. The storage site will not be near any drains or cellars. Appropriate signage will be displayed around the storage area boundary.

2All cylinders whether full or empty will be stored upright when in use, stored or transported and be suitably secured.

3Gas appliances will always be fixed when used in temporary buildings.

4On completion of work, but always at the end of the shift, cylinder valves will be closed and regulators removed.

5Adequate and suitable fire fighting equipment will be set in place before gas appliances are used and operatives trained and competent in their use.

6Only approved regulators, fittings and hoses will be used. Hoses shall be orange coloured and clamped to fittings using permanent clamps.

7No gas appliance will be used in a space that is not adequately ventilated at both high and low levels.

8All installations in hard piping will be to the relevant British Standard.

9Where reasonably practicable, cylinders will be lifted and moved by mechanical means.

10All operatives will be trained, instructed and informed on the site emergency procedures involving LPGs and best practice manual handling techniques.

11Pre-use and weekly checks of cylinders and equipment will be made by competent persons.

12When open storage is not reasonably practicable, cylinders or other containers may be stored in a specially designed storage area, which will have a 30 minute fire resisting structure and well dispersed ventilation openings to a safe place in the open air. Appropriate signage will be displayed around the outside of the area.

13Only trained, instructed and competent operatives will store cylinders and use the equipment.

Overall Risk Rating if the above controls are followed:

MedProceed with caution. Review controls where possible

Associated Documents: Hot Works Welding Gas & Electric

Amendments:

Safety Association of Federated Employers 2013

www.safety-assoc.co.uk V1-2/13