Safety Alert
LPG forklift truck fire risk
LPG forklift truck fire risk
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- EPD02-2023
- Hot Work and FireVehicles and Driving
- FireHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceVehicles and driving
- Valve
- Competence and trainingEnergy and process isolationOperating and work proceduresVentilation
Summary
This safety alert addresses fires during starting of LPG-powered forklift trucks and similar vehicles. Fuel-system deposits can cause valves to stick, while repeated starting attempts can release unburned gas. It specifies operator precautions and maintenance actions, including stopping further starting attempts, isolating the gas supply and ensuring ventilation.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Vehicles and driving; driving; road transport.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Summary
Safety alert concerning fire risks associated with LPG-powered forklift trucks.
EPD02-2023. Themes: hot work and fire, vehicles and driving.