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- Title
SAFETY KNOWLEDGE OF DOMESTIC LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) USERS IN GHANA - A CASE STUDY.
- Authors
Broni-Bediako, Eric; Amorin, Richard; Koomson-Awortwe, Susuana
- Abstract
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is one of the most common and an alternative fuel used in comercial, industrial and domestic sectors. It has proved itself to be one of the most cost-effective and less pollutant fuel. When used carefully, it is risk-free. However, due to some of its properties, LPG usages have been associated with periodic incidents due to improper handling. This study aimed at assessing the safety knowledge of domestic LPG users in Ghana using Tarkwa as a test case. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The main instruments for data collection were questionnaires and personal interviews. The questionnaires were administered to 200 domestic LPG users through random sampling technique. The study revealed that domestic users of LPG lack knowledge on safety procedures for connecting and disconnecting LPG cylinder, detecting leaks, lighting LPG appliances and other important safety related issues. It is recommended that LPG safety programmes should be organised by the Government and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to educate domestic LPG users on the safe handling of LPG.
- Publication
Petroleum & Coal, 2017, Vol 59, Issue 1, p54
- ISSN
1335-3055
- Publication type
Academic Journal