L6 – Cylinders in Fires has been designed by the trade association to offer concise and visual steps to take in the event of a fire-related incident. It also includes information on flammable gases, post fire actions and provides gas company emergency contact numbers.
Explains BCGA chief Doug Thornton: “Cylinders are designed to keep gas stored safely, but they can become vulnerable in the extreme circumstances of a fire. L6 is an immediate action response for dealing with a cylinder in such an event. Essentially the message centres around four key instructions; to keep away, raise the alarm, evacuate the immediate area and call the Fire and Rescue Service. It also signposts readers to the sources of other information at a glance.”
The guidance has been developed in a format that makes it easy to be placed on noticeboards and other areas where the information can be easily viewed and understood. It is available for free download from the recently upgraded area of the BCGA’s ‘cylinders in fires’ online area www.bcga.co.uk/cylinders-in-fires.
BCGA issues fire safety guidance update
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The British Compressed Gases Association has issued guidance for the manufacturing industry on the steps to take in the event of a fire on or near gas cylinders.
