“In connection with the cold weather and long-term power outages, rescuers urge citizens to be extremely careful with gas heating devices. Vladyslav Bagniuk, a representative of the State Emergency Service, emphasized in the telethon that it is strictly forbidden to leave such devices unattended or to allow children to use them on their own. Operation is allowed only in the presence of adults and under the condition that the equipment is in full working order. Any external deformations, extraneous”, — write on: ua.news
In connection with the cold weather and long-term power outages, rescuers urge citizens to be extremely careful with gas heating devices.
Vladyslav Bagniuk, a representative of the State Emergency Service, emphasized in the telethon that it is strictly forbidden to leave such devices unattended or to allow children to use them on their own. Operation is allowed only in the presence of adults and under the condition that the equipment is in full working order. Any external deformations, extraneous sounds or a specific smell of gas are a signal to immediately turn off the device and contact specialists.
Specialists pay special attention to the tightness of all connections, since the slightest leak can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning or an explosion. Rescue workers categorically forbid bringing industrial gas cylinders into the apartments of high-rise buildings, as a change in temperature can cause their detonation. In addition, the room where the gas heater works must be constantly ventilated, because the device actively burns oxygen, which in the absence of ventilation is fatal.
In case of ignition of the device, the State Emergency Service recommends acting quickly: shut off the gas supply and cover the source of the fire with a thick cloth, such as a blanket or a special fire blanket. This will stop the access of oxygen to the flame and stop the fire at the initial stage. It is important to remember that safety in the home depends on compliance with elementary rules, so the use of only certified heaters is mandatory to save life and property.
On the night of January 22, six people died in the Kyiv region suffered carbon monoxide poisoning due to violation of safety rules during home heating and generator use.
In the Buchansky district, a couple and their 11-year-old daughter were found dead in a townhouse in the village of Bilogorodka, and a four-year-old boy was hospitalized in serious condition.
On the night of January 10 in the Halytsky district of Lviv in apartment on the street Nine people were poisoned by carbon monoxide in Prince Roman. Among them are five children.
The State Emergency Service reminds the safety rules when using gas heaters during frost
In connection with the cold weather and long-term power outages, rescuers urge citizens to be extremely careful with gas heating devices. Vladyslav Bagniuk, a representative of the State Emergency Service, emphasized that it is strictly forbidden to leave such devices unattended or to allow children to use them independently. Operation is allowed only in the presence of adults and under the condition that the equipment is in full working order. Any external deformations, extraneous sounds or a specific smell of gas are a signal to immediately turn off the device and contact specialists.
Specialists pay special attention to the tightness of all connections, since the slightest leak can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning or an explosion. Rescue workers categorically forbid bringing industrial gas cylinders into the apartments of high-rise buildings, as a change in temperature can cause their detonation. In addition, the room where the gas heater works must be constantly ventilated, because the device actively burns oxygen, which in the absence of ventilation is fatal.
In case of ignition of the device, the State Emergency Service recommends acting quickly: shut off the gas supply and cover the source of the fire with a thick cloth, such as a blanket or a special fire blanket. This will stop the access of oxygen to the flame and stop the fire at the initial stage. It is important to remember that safety in the home depends on compliance with elementary rules, so the use of only certified heaters is mandatory to save life and property.
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