The UK Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (UKLPG) is encouraging caterers to ensure their LP Gas cylinders are checked, safe and ready for the start of the outdoor catering season.
UKLPG has developed a checklist of advice to ensure all users are conscious about safety when it comes to using the fuel. According to the Nationwide Caterers’ Association (NCASS), it is expected the outdoor catering trade alone will consume up to 700,000 LP Gas cylinders due to its increasing popularity, including festivals, sporting events and fetes.
Rob Shuttleworth, UKLPG’s chief executive comments: “LP Gas is an extremely versatile and portable fuel. More and more people are turning to it due to its ability to make cooking outdoors simple, quick and easy. As well as making sure heating cabinets are stored away for the warmer months, we’re urging users to incorporate a cylinder safety check as part of their annual spring clean. We believe our simple safety messages will result in everyone looking forward to BBQ season without the worry.”
Cylinder safety checklist
As part of its efforts to get Britain ready, UKLPG has drawn up a 10 point cylinder safety checklist:
- Return empty or no longer required gas cylinders to the relevant nearest stockist
- Lift cylinders carefully, or using a trolley, as a full cylinder will weigh about twice the contents weight shown on it
- Check your cylinder before use to ensure the hose that connects it is still in good condition. Then ensure regulators are connected in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to reduce the variable cylinder pressure
- Always use cylinders in accordance with the supplier’s instructions
- Treat cylinders with care to ensure they don’t get damaged
- Never use or store propane cylinders indoors, including garages and sheds
- Avoid subjecting cylinders to heat
- Don’t obstruct access to cylinders
- Ensure cylinders are transported, stored and used with their valve uppermost
• Restrain large cylinders to stop them falling over
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