Do’s & Don’ts

HomeDo’s & Don’ts

Safety precautions for PNG

Do’s

  • Every morning, before you turn on your gas stove, make it a habit to open all doors and windows. Since gas is lighter than air, it would disperse immediately in case of any leakage and avoid any incidents of fire or explosions
  • If you can smell gas or doubt a leakage, do not ignite a match or lighter. Close the main control valve and call the IOAGPL Emergency helpline – Number
  • If the leakage is observed in the PE (Poly-ethylene) line, inform IOAGPL company representative immediately and do not allow any vehicles near the leakage point
  • Inform the IOAGPL representative if any digging/ construction work is being done on the gas line
  • Always close your gas tap before you go to bed at night
  • Always ensure the rubber tube fits correctly
  • Never use non-standard or unauthorised tubes; we only recommend rubber tube supplied/ approved by the gas company.
  • Always close the main control valve if you are not going to be home for a day or more
  • When you turn on your gas again after a long duration, make sure all the doors and windows of your house are open
  • Always use standard ISI mark stoves and burners
  • Always ensure that the hot utensils or liquids are not in direct contact with your rubber tube
  • When you are cooking, make sure that you do not leave the burner or stove unattended
  • Once you complete your cooking, make sure you close the burner knob and gas tap
  • If the gas supply stops suddenly, close the knob and open all doors and windows. Only once there is no smell of gas should you turn on the stove again
  • It is safe to wear cotton apron or cotton clothes during cooking
  • Never use a sari to lift any utensils from the stove
  • It is always safer to ignite a match first, and then to switch on the gas supply
  • Keep children away from the gas stove and gas connection
  • Checking the rubber tube for any cuts, damage regularly
  • Never store combustible or explosive/ flammable items in the kitchen
  • When you are cleaning the burner – close the main valve and gas tap; allow the stove to cool down and then clean the burners with a cloth; clean the burners with warm water and use soap or other cleaning agents if the burner is oily; allow the burner to dry up; clean the burner head in the similar way; clean the burner head with a hard brush

Don’ts

  • Do not allow any naked flame, spark or smoking near the leakage point
  • In case you smell a gas leakage, do not operate any electrical switches and appliances Do not ignite a match, a bidi, cigarette or candle lamps, etc. if you smell a leakage
  • STOP cooking immediately if you smell a gas leakage
  • Do not carry out/or allow any digging and construction on gas line. If required Dial before dig on IOAGPL’s helpline Number
  • Never carry out any alteration by yourself and never tamper with any parts of the gas connection
  • Never install gas geyser in bathrooms or concealed area
  • Do not tamper with any component of the gas connection
  • Don’t ever cover the rubber tubes and regularly clean them with a wet cloth

CNG Filling Station

Do’s and Don’ts

What You Should Do What You Should Not Do
Get the CNG cylinder checked every three years by government authorized CNG cylinder testing agency Do not change/modify the configuration, settings or the components from CNG system
It is compulsory to keep all the documents regarding CNG kit with you inside the vehicle The CNG cylinder should not be repaired under any circumstances, in case of any problem, consult authorised workshop
Ensure that the vehicle reaches the dispenser at a slow speed
Make sure that vehicle is stopped at the right position in front of dispenser Never install LPG or any other gas cylinder in place of CNG cylinder
Before starting CNG filling ensure that there are no passengers inside the vehicle, including driver Avoid carrying inflammable material near the CNG cylinder
Apply handbrakes while fuel filling Do not fill any other type of gas other than CNG
Switch “OFF” engine while filling fuel Do not place any luggage or load over cylinder as it may damage the cylinder pipe, hose, valve etc.
Avoid using mobile phone at the fuel station Do not change the colour of CNG cylinder
After refueling CNG or Petrol, ensure that the fuel filler lid is closed. No oil or similar lubricant should be used on the valves or other fittings of CNG cylinders
Never remove the cylinder valve from the cylinder assembly. Do not use the cylinder valve, once it is replaced / removed from the cylinder assembly
Refrain from use of cigarettes match sticks or any other flammable items in station area