Hi,
None that I am aware of providing it is being handled and stored in the
appropriate conditons.
Below is an extract from Croner's Substances Hazardous to Health.
LPG
Low toxicity
Ingestion: Unlikely to cause problem
Skin: Gas: Unlikely to cause problem. Frostbite injury if liquid
Eye: Gas: Unlikely to cause problem. Frostbite injury if liquid
Respiratory tract: Possible systemic effects
Systemic effects: CNS: Narcotic
Control Measures
Simple asphyxiant gas. Check oxygen concentration. Respiratory protection
may be required. CCR. SCBA
They should also take care when /if being used in confined spaces. I think
an artificial smell is added to the gas so leaks can be noticed.
Regs
Phil
-----Original Message-----
From: SURGERY, GBR-Sutton [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 08 May 2002 12:45
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Liquid Petroleum Gas
Dear Members
We have had several new fork lift trucks on our site which are run on LPG
instead of battery. Our fork lift truck drivers have asked if there are any
health risks with Liquid Petroleum Gas. Can anyone help me on this one?.
Jill Rossiter RGN
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