Gas Safety Warning During Seollal Holiday... "Ventilation After Returning Home Is Essential"

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Dongwoo Lee] The Korea Gas Safety Corporation announced on the 19th that special caution is required when using gas appliances such as gas boilers and portable gas stoves during the Lunar New Year holiday period, when cold waves are expected.

According to the Gas Corporation, a total of 20 gas boiler accidents were recorded over the past five years (2018?2022). Most gas boiler accidents, which have a high fatality rate when they occur, are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning incidents. Carbon monoxide is difficult to detect even if it leaks, and due to its strong toxicity, poisoning can lead to death, so special caution is necessary.

The main causes of gas boiler accidents are poor connection of the exhaust pipe, damage to the exhaust pipe, and exhaust failure due to blockage of the exhaust outlet. It is recommended to check for any abnormalities in the exhaust pipe and outlet, and if direct inspection is difficult, to receive a safety inspection at least once a year through the gas supplier or boiler manufacturer.

During the holiday, 97 accidents involving portable gas stoves used for cooking were also reported during the same period, requiring caution. When using a portable gas stove, using cookware larger than the grill stand or placing multiple portable gas stoves close together is dangerous. This is because the internal pressure of the butane canister installed inside the portable gas stove can increase due to radiant heat, potentially causing an explosion.

A company official advised, "Upon returning home after the holiday, first open the windows to ventilate the house, and if gas leakage is suspected, contact the local city gas company or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) retailer to receive a safety inspection."

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