Practicing Proper Propane Safety

When you choose propane as your fuel source, you may have questions about safety and proper handling. While propane is a very safe material, propane tanks should always be handled with the utmost care. By following safe practices around propane, you can avoid accidents and injuries. If you are gearing up for a propane delivery, read on to learn more about the basics of propane safety.

Store Tanks With Care

Propane safety starts with proper storage. When your propane delivery truck arrives, you should have an acceptable storage area already selected for your tank. In order to keep your propane tank safe, you will want to store it in a cool area that offers plenty of ventilation. Propane should never be stored in a living space or other enclosed area.

Handle Tanks Properly

When you are operating a propane tank, it is important to handle the valve with care. In order to turn the propane tank on, you can gently turn the valve in a counter-clockwise direction. If a propane tank is not in use, its valve should be secured in the off position. Leaving a propane tank valve on can lead to leaks and other hazardous situations.

Be Aware of Leaks

A propane leak is a dangerous situation that should be addressed immediately. If you smell gas or notice that your propane tank is leaking fuel, you will want to turn the tank off immediately. The contaminated area should be evacuated until the natural gas has been completely clear. Serious leaks should be addressed by your local fire department.

At Barnetts Propane, our team will be happy to provide you with additional information about how to stay safe around your propane tank. When you set up propane delivery services with our company, you can rest assured that we will practice safe handling of your propane tanks during every step of your delivery. Give our Tucson location a call at (520) 628-8525 or our Sierra Vista location a call at (520) 458-4541 to hear more about our quality propane delivery services.