Petroleum and gas safety alert no. 96 | 10 July 2020 | Version 1
A diligent gas work license (GWL) holder issued a Gas System Defect Notice for an incorrectly installed under bench gas oven.
A dangerous situation occurred where the gas oven had not been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The cabinetry under the oven was not provided with the required ventilation cut-outs. The resulting consequence was severe scorching of the cabinetry which could have led to a catastrophic house fire.
Due to the severity of the visual damage the inspectorate were also notified.
Penalties for failing to meet these requirements apply.
GWL holders should ensure:
Investigations are ongoing and further information may be published as it becomes available. The information in this publication is what is known at the time of writing.
We issue Safety Notices to draw attention to the occurrence of a serious incident, raise awareness of risks, and prompt assessment of your existing controls.
AS/NZS Standards:
Queensland legislation:
The Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
The Petroleum and Gas (Safety) Regulation 2018
Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Current Queensland legislation at: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/browse/inforce
Contact the inspectorate:
Website: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/mining-energy-water/resources/safety-health/petroleum-gas
Email: paul.beaumont@rshq.qld.gov.au
Phone: 07 54596189
Contact: Paul Beaumont, Principal Inspector- Gas Work , +61 7 5459 6189 paul.beaumont@rshq.qld.gov.au
Issued by Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
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