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E. Specialist: HVACR – heating and plumbing services A free question from our original HS&E HAPS practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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You suspect a leak on a heating system that runs on LPG from a tank.

Who should you phone after turning off the supply?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. The council
  2. B. The LPG supplier
  3. C. Nobody, as LPG leaks clear on their own outdoors
  4. D. The water company
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. For LPG, phone the LPG supplier.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says if you suspect a leak, turn off the supply and phone the gas emergency service or, for LPG, your LPG supplier. If in doubt, evacuate.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Leaks must be reported straight away.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. For LPG, phone the LPG supplier.

Explanation

Suspected LPG leak: turn off the supply, call the LPG supplier, and evacuate if in doubt.

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