Environmental Issues

    It is very important to know the things to be done during unintentional leakage or release of flammable and toxic gas as such it is a great threat to everyones life.

    In case this incident would happen, the first thing to be done is evacuate the area so that there would be less threat on the inhalation of the toxic gas. The best PPE for this kind of accident must be gas mask and protective clothing so that there would be protection on inhalation and explosion. Since these things are most likely not available during accidents, you should limit exposure to the area of accident as such inhalation and explosion may occur. The suggested radius of isolation for Zone B compressed poisonous and flammable gas is 30 m or 100 ft in all the directions. This will make sure that inhalation of the poisonous gas will be highly eliminated. Likewise, the best thing to do is to ask the help of the authorities by calling 911. It is likewise important to tell them about what you know on the basic information about the gas so that the authorities will have the idea on what to do first.    

    Next, you may ask the help of other people to inform everybody about the incident so that they may also take precautionary measures. It is important to avoid any activity that will make the flammable and toxic gas explode like igniting fire, smoking and the like. Informing the passers by can really help avoid other problems that might arise regarding the accident.  

    When the authorities arrive, it will be helpful to offer your assistance like explaining what happened to the incident, giving initial background about the accidentally released toxic and flammable gas and others that would help save not only human lives but also the environment and other living things. 

    With regards to the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the most pressing concern for the leaking and releasing of this kind of hazardous chemical is the respiratory system. Hence, the kind of PPE should be respiratory protection. Everyone should wear gas mask so that inhalation will be prevented. Poisonous gas is very dangerous to be inhaled by the people.

    If inhalation occurs, there should be immediate removal of the victims from the chemical exposure. It is very important that everyone is evacuated very far from the hazardous chemical as such gas can immerse quickly in the air. If breathing becomes difficult, the victims should be given oxygen. Ventilate the confined area if possible to avoid other incidents.