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Document ID (ISN)112205
CIS number 11-0854
ISSN - Serial title 0373-1944 - Travail et sécurité
Year 2011
Convention or series no. ED 139
Author(s) Petit J.M., Sallé B.
Title LPG-powered vehicles - Working safely
Original title Véhicules fonctionnant au GPL - Intervenir en sécurité [in French]
Bibliographic information July-Aug. 2011, No.719, insert, 4p. Illus.2 ref.
Internet access ED_139.pdf [in French]
Abstract Following a brief review of the basic characteristics of LPG, this practical information sheet provides the main precautions to be taken for avoiding or limiting hazards during work on the fuel distribution system, and more generally on LPG-equipped vehicles. Replaces the earlier version published in 2003 (see CIS 03-1342).
Descriptors (primary) France; liquefied petroleum gas; vehicle repair and servicing; fuel tanks; plant safety organization
Descriptors (secondary) explosion hazards; gas freeing; safety guides; safety training in industry; emergency organization; safe working methods; qualifications; data sheet
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Transport and communications
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Fires, explosions and major hazards
Browse category(ies) Motor vehicle manufacturing industry
Road transportation