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CHAPTER 8 GAS SAFETY
What To Do If You Smell Gas
If you smell gas you should not use naked flames or switch on lights.
You should let the gas out of the house by opening windows. Then you should turn off the gas at the supply
and telephone the NATIONAL GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE on 0800 111 999
There are a set of five safety rules for gas leaks. Copy them onto your Gas Escape Guide.
TURN OFF THE GAS
1 Check to see if any gas has been left unlit or if a pilot light has gone out. If not, turn off the gas at the meter, unless the meter is located in
a basement or cellar. If there is a smell of gas in the basement or cellar, evacuate the building. Make sure that you know where the lever is.
CALL THE NATIONAL GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE ON 0800 111 999
2 Ring the gas emergency service yourself. Do not leave it for someone else to do.
The number is in the telephone directory under ‘GAS’.
3 OPEN WINDOWS AND DOORS
This lets the gas escape, clearing the air.
4 DO NOT SMOKE OR USE A NAKED FLAME
5 DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRIC SWITCHES
Turning a light on or off can ignite escaping gas.
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