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Dear all,
Can anyone advise on the type of signage needed for transporting a small cylinder of propane gas in a van ?
It is a small canister used for plumbing works. I wanted to double check which sign to use.
Kind regards
Joe
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I seem to recall being told that you do not need a sign unless it is over a certain volume / amount. I spoke to some one not at HSE but who they put me in touch with and was advised that was the case.
Dont quote me on this but will try and find the details of who I spoke to and pop them on here.
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Joe, you don't need to display signage on your van.
The container of the gas should have a sign warning of the hazard - in your case 'highly flammable' would probably be appropriate.
What you do need to have however is a dry powder fire extinguiser for your van - I'd suggest one rated for general purpose (class A, B and C fires). The cylinder should also be secured in a manner to prevent it falling over. Finally, your van should have a ventilation port in the roof - something other than windows - to prevent a build up of gas.
The HSE will point you in the direction of the Department of Transport, whom I've found to be very helpful on the issue.
A
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You do need to display signage but dependant on the volume you are carrying. Ventilation (if approriate) may need to be in the vehicle floor rather than the roof for heavier than air gasses such a propane.
Suggested Reading:
BCGA L1 - CARRIAGE OF GAS CYLINDERS BY ROAD IN CARS, VANS AND OTHER VEHICLES - GUIDANCE FOR DRIVERS AT WORK.
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Small hazard diamond symbols, whilst perhaps not a legal requirement, can at least give the emergency services a wee heads-up in the event of an RTA.
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Thankyou all for the input very interesting and useful info. If you have any further info please email jh.safety@yahoo.co.ukKind regards Joe Hardiment
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The signage - according to the Department for Transport - is for the container of the substance, and not the vehicle.
Provided the quantities are lower than for example 333kg of acetylene. However I will check out the BCGA document to see why it differs.
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