Any vehicle used for the carriage of gas cylinders must be opened and, if this is not possible, the vehicle must be well ventilated. All bottles carried on the vehicle must have a label manufactured in accordance with applicable legislation, if the label is removed or disfigured, you must not load the bottle onto your vehicle. To keep an empty cylinder, have it certified “gas-free” by a gas supplier or an approved cylinder testing station. Any vehicle carrying cylinders must also carry a 2 kg fire extinguisher to fight engine or cabin fires that may occur during transport. It should also be noted that these directives apply to a range of dangerous products, such as the transport of oxygen cylinders, and are in line with the LPG transport regulations. Each cylinder valve must be closed during transport and not all equipment connected to it needs to be attached. In addition, all gas cylinders must be properly secured and must not extend beyond the sides or end of the vehicle. Two craftsmen recently tragically died in Melbourne and Darwin as a result of a gas explosion in their parked vehicles. In both cases, a gas cylinder was stored and transported in the vehicles. Similar incidents have occurred in Queensland. The transport of gas cylinders in closed vehicles may pose a safety risk and is regulated by law.

Here are some tips for transporting gas cylinders in your domestic vehicle: Tradespersons who store and transport cylinders in closed vehicles should consider the possibility of an unexpected leak into the vehicle if potential ignition sources are present. Research showed that in most of these incidents, gas escaped from the cylinder overnight through an open valve or through a worn pipe or damaged heater permanently connected to the cylinder. Typically, ignition occurs when the owner opened the door directly or indirectly via a remote control button that powered the interior lighting or activated a door locking magnet. Most moving companies do not carry gas cylinders. Some gas utilities operate a trading system – you can drop off a cylinder in one city and get a voucher for a replacement cylinder in your new city. Despite these exceptions, Gas Safe still recommends that any organization transporting dangerous goods such as butane gas cylinders comply with the basic legal safety rules of ADR, including: This legislation applies to all goods classified as dangerous by ADR, including the carriage of cylinders in vehicles. Read on to learn more about the laws surrounding the transportation of gas cylinders and how gas cylinders should be transported for domestic and commercial use. Acetylene, liquefied petroleum gas and hydrocarbon refrigerant cylinders and disposable propane and butane canisters can store enough energy in them that, if released into the vehicle and ignited, harms all persons in the vicinity and can destroy the vehicle and property nearby.

If you use gas for domestic purposes and transport the cylinder in a car or van, it should be noted that you must comply with the safety rules for transporting the product. They must be fixed in the vehicle so that they do not move if you need to make an emergency stop or other sudden maneuver. It should be noted that if you have not completely secured your gas cylinders in your vehicle and are stopped by the police, you will be fined. If you transport gas cylinders for commercial purposes or supply cylinders that have been sold to residential customers through your business, you must consider the following: Ensuring that you transport gas cylinders safely and responsibly is essential for the safety and well-being of your employees and the public. Gas cylinders should be respected as they can be extremely dangerous if not transported with the utmost care, so it is important to understand the steps to move these products safely. If you can`t find the source of the leak, call a competent person immediately, maximize ventilation by fully opening all doors, windows, and vents if possible, and make sure you don`t turn on electrical appliances. If training has been provided, it must always be documented by both the employee and the employer. In addition, training should always be regularly supplemented by refresher training to reflect changes in regulations.

You should always make sure that you also respect the following: Published by the Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, 2009 (ADR) require all employers to protect anyone directly involved with the public or who may be transporting dangerous goods by road. We issue security advisories to alert you to a serious incident, raise risk awareness and assess your existing controls in a timely manner.