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<\/a><\/span><\/div>\nUsing Gas Safely<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Print your certificate<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Print your certificate<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>How Natural Gas Burns<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Carbon Monoxide Alert<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Kitchen Safety<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Heater Safety<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>If You Smell Gas<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>View Activity<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>How Natural Gas Burns<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nHow Natural Gas Burns<\/h2>\n
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When natural gas burns, energy is released in the form of heat. Three things are required to make this process happen properly in your home appliances: heat from a pilot light<\/strong><\/span>, the right amount of fuel<\/strong><\/span>, and the right amount of air.<\/p>\nPilot Light Safety <\/strong><\/h3>\nIn some newer appliances, the pilot light is an electrical spark that happens only when you turn on the appliance. Or, the pilot light may be a small flame that burns continuously, using a tiny amount of natural gas as its fuel.<\/p>\n
By the way, if you smell a slight odor of natural gas, it may mean that a pilot light has gone out, and you should tell an adult.<\/p>\n
What Color Is Your Flame? <\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Pilot](\"https:\/\/pgesafetyeducation.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/pilot_light_flames-150x150.jpg\")
Ranges and other appliances are carefully adjusted to provide the correct gas-to-air mixture. A normal flame (steady, blue, and cone-shaped) means the gas-to-air mixture is perfect.<\/p>\n
While flecks of orange are okay, if the flame is yellow, large, and flickering, the appliance may need a safety adjustment. Ask an adult to have it checked by a qualified repairperson. The exception is decorative gas appliances such as fire logs, which are designed to have a yellow flame.<\/div>
<\/i>Carbon Monoxide Alert<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCarbon Monoxide Alert<\/h2>\n
You’ve probably heard of carbon dioxide <\/strong><\/span> (CO2<\/span>)\u2014our lungs produce it when we breathe, and trees and plants use it to make oxygen. Carbon monoxide<\/strong> <\/span> (CO) sounds the same, but it is very different.<\/p>\nWhere Does CO Come From? <\/strong><\/h3>\nCO is a dangerous gas that you can’t smell or see. It is produced when people use natural gas or other fuels (such as gasoline, propane, fuel oil, and wood) without enough oxygen. Common sources of CO include gasoline engines running in closed garages, fuel-burning space heaters or water heaters with improper venting, and blocked chimneys or vent pipes.<\/p>\n
What Are the Symptoms of CO Poisoning? <\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"CO](\"https:\/\/pgesafetyeducation.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/gassafety_co_exposure.png\")
If you breathe in CO, it enters your bloodstream and robs oxygen from blood cells. This is called CO poisoning. The early effects of CO poisoning make you feel like you have the flu, but without the fever. Severe cases of CO poisoning can be deadly.<\/p>\n
If you or someone in your home has these symptoms, get out of the house right away. Call 911, your local fire department, or local emergency medical service from a nearby phone.<\/p>\n
How Can You Prevent CO Poisoning? <\/strong><\/h3>\nTell the adults in your household they can prevent CO poisoning by paying attention to these four safety tips:<\/p>\n
\n- Routinely maintain and inspect all heating systems and any fuel-burning appliances annually.<\/li>\n
- Periodically check vents, flue pipes<\/strong><\/span>, and chimneys for corrosion or blockages.<\/li>\n
- Never run your vehicle or fuel-burning equipment in an enclosed space.<\/li>\n
- Buy, install, and use a CO alarm according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (CO alarms are similar to smoke detectors.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Print your certificate<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Print your certificate<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>How Natural Gas Burns<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Carbon Monoxide Alert<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Kitchen Safety<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Heater Safety<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>If You Smell Gas<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>View Activity<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>How Natural Gas Burns<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nHow Natural Gas Burns<\/h2>\n
When natural gas burns, energy is released in the form of heat. Three things are required to make this process happen properly in your home appliances: heat from a pilot light<\/strong><\/span>, the right amount of fuel<\/strong><\/span>, and the right amount of air.<\/p>\nPilot Light Safety <\/strong><\/h3>\nIn some newer appliances, the pilot light is an electrical spark that happens only when you turn on the appliance. Or, the pilot light may be a small flame that burns continuously, using a tiny amount of natural gas as its fuel.<\/p>\n
By the way, if you smell a slight odor of natural gas, it may mean that a pilot light has gone out, and you should tell an adult.<\/p>\n
What Color Is Your Flame? <\/strong><\/h3>\nRanges and other appliances are carefully adjusted to provide the correct gas-to-air mixture. A normal flame (steady, blue, and cone-shaped) means the gas-to-air mixture is perfect.<\/p>\n
While flecks of orange are okay, if the flame is yellow, large, and flickering, the appliance may need a safety adjustment. Ask an adult to have it checked by a qualified repairperson. The exception is decorative gas appliances such as fire logs, which are designed to have a yellow flame.<\/div>
<\/i>Carbon Monoxide Alert<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCarbon Monoxide Alert<\/h2>\n
You’ve probably heard of carbon dioxide <\/strong><\/span> (CO2<\/span>)\u2014our lungs produce it when we breathe, and trees and plants use it to make oxygen. Carbon monoxide<\/strong> <\/span> (CO) sounds the same, but it is very different.<\/p>\nWhere Does CO Come From? <\/strong><\/h3>\nCO is a dangerous gas that you can’t smell or see. It is produced when people use natural gas or other fuels (such as gasoline, propane, fuel oil, and wood) without enough oxygen. Common sources of CO include gasoline engines running in closed garages, fuel-burning space heaters or water heaters with improper venting, and blocked chimneys or vent pipes.<\/p>\n
What Are the Symptoms of CO Poisoning? <\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you breathe in CO, it enters your bloodstream and robs oxygen from blood cells. This is called CO poisoning. The early effects of CO poisoning make you feel like you have the flu, but without the fever. Severe cases of CO poisoning can be deadly.<\/p>\n
If you or someone in your home has these symptoms, get out of the house right away. Call 911, your local fire department, or local emergency medical service from a nearby phone.<\/p>\n
How Can You Prevent CO Poisoning? <\/strong><\/h3>\nTell the adults in your household they can prevent CO poisoning by paying attention to these four safety tips:<\/p>\n
\n- Routinely maintain and inspect all heating systems and any fuel-burning appliances annually.<\/li>\n
- Periodically check vents, flue pipes<\/strong><\/span>, and chimneys for corrosion or blockages.<\/li>\n
- Never run your vehicle or fuel-burning equipment in an enclosed space.<\/li>\n
- Buy, install, and use a CO alarm according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (CO alarms are similar to smoke detectors.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Print your certificate<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>How Natural Gas Burns<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Carbon Monoxide Alert<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Kitchen Safety<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>Heater Safety<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>If You Smell Gas<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/i>View Activity<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>How Natural Gas Burns<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nHow Natural Gas Burns<\/h2>\n
When natural gas burns, energy is released in the form of heat. Three things are required to make this process happen properly in your home appliances: heat from a pilot light<\/strong><\/span>, the right amount of fuel<\/strong><\/span>, and the right amount of air.<\/p>\nPilot Light Safety <\/strong><\/h3>\nIn some newer appliances, the pilot light is an electrical spark that happens only when you turn on the appliance. Or, the pilot light may be a small flame that burns continuously, using a tiny amount of natural gas as its fuel.<\/p>\n
By the way, if you smell a slight odor of natural gas, it may mean that a pilot light has gone out, and you should tell an adult.<\/p>\n
What Color Is Your Flame? <\/strong><\/h3>\nRanges and other appliances are carefully adjusted to provide the correct gas-to-air mixture. A normal flame (steady, blue, and cone-shaped) means the gas-to-air mixture is perfect.<\/p>\n
While flecks of orange are okay, if the flame is yellow, large, and flickering, the appliance may need a safety adjustment. Ask an adult to have it checked by a qualified repairperson. The exception is decorative gas appliances such as fire logs, which are designed to have a yellow flame.<\/div>
<\/i>Carbon Monoxide Alert<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nCarbon Monoxide Alert<\/h2>\n
You’ve probably heard of carbon dioxide <\/strong><\/span> (CO2<\/span>)\u2014our lungs produce it when we breathe, and trees and plants use it to make oxygen. Carbon monoxide<\/strong> <\/span> (CO) sounds the same, but it is very different.<\/p>\nWhere Does CO Come From? <\/strong><\/h3>\nCO is a dangerous gas that you can’t smell or see. It is produced when people use natural gas or other fuels (such as gasoline, propane, fuel oil, and wood) without enough oxygen. Common sources of CO include gasoline engines running in closed garages, fuel-burning space heaters or water heaters with improper venting, and blocked chimneys or vent pipes.<\/p>\n
What Are the Symptoms of CO Poisoning? <\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you breathe in CO, it enters your bloodstream and robs oxygen from blood cells. This is called CO poisoning. The early effects of CO poisoning make you feel like you have the flu, but without the fever. Severe cases of CO poisoning can be deadly.<\/p>\n
If you or someone in your home has these symptoms, get out of the house right away. Call 911, your local fire department, or local emergency medical service from a nearby phone.<\/p>\n
How Can You Prevent CO Poisoning? <\/strong><\/h3>\nTell the adults in your household they can prevent CO poisoning by paying attention to these four safety tips:<\/p>\n
\n- Routinely maintain and inspect all heating systems and any fuel-burning appliances annually.<\/li>\n
- Periodically check vents, flue pipes<\/strong><\/span>, and chimneys for corrosion or blockages.<\/li>\n
- Never run your vehicle or fuel-burning equipment in an enclosed space.<\/li>\n
- Buy, install, and use a CO alarm according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (CO alarms are similar to smoke detectors.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>
<\/i>How Natural Gas Burns<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Carbon Monoxide Alert<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Kitchen Safety<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Heater Safety<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>If You Smell Gas<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>View Activity<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
<\/i>How Natural Gas Burns<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nHow Natural Gas Burns<\/h2>\n
When natural gas burns, energy is released in the form of heat. Three things are required to make this process happen properly in your home appliances: heat from a pilot light<\/strong><\/span>, the right amount of fuel<\/strong><\/span>, and the right amount of air.<\/p>\nPilot Light Safety <\/strong><\/h3>\n
In some newer appliances, the pilot light is an electrical spark that happens only when you turn on the appliance. Or, the pilot light may be a small flame that burns continuously, using a tiny amount of natural gas as its fuel.<\/p>\n
By the way, if you smell a slight odor of natural gas, it may mean that a pilot light has gone out, and you should tell an adult.<\/p>\n
What Color Is Your Flame? <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Ranges and other appliances are carefully adjusted to provide the correct gas-to-air mixture. A normal flame (steady, blue, and cone-shaped) means the gas-to-air mixture is perfect.<\/p>\nWhile flecks of orange are okay, if the flame is yellow, large, and flickering, the appliance may need a safety adjustment. Ask an adult to have it checked by a qualified repairperson. The exception is decorative gas appliances such as fire logs, which are designed to have a yellow flame.<\/div>
<\/i>Carbon Monoxide Alert<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nCarbon Monoxide Alert<\/h2>\n
You’ve probably heard of carbon dioxide <\/strong><\/span> (CO2<\/span>)\u2014our lungs produce it when we breathe, and trees and plants use it to make oxygen. Carbon monoxide<\/strong> <\/span> (CO) sounds the same, but it is very different.<\/p>\n
Where Does CO Come From? <\/strong><\/h3>\n
CO is a dangerous gas that you can’t smell or see. It is produced when people use natural gas or other fuels (such as gasoline, propane, fuel oil, and wood) without enough oxygen. Common sources of CO include gasoline engines running in closed garages, fuel-burning space heaters or water heaters with improper venting, and blocked chimneys or vent pipes.<\/p>\n
What Are the Symptoms of CO Poisoning? <\/strong><\/h3>\n
If you breathe in CO, it enters your bloodstream and robs oxygen from blood cells. This is called CO poisoning. The early effects of CO poisoning make you feel like you have the flu, but without the fever. Severe cases of CO poisoning can be deadly.<\/p>\nIf you or someone in your home has these symptoms, get out of the house right away. Call 911, your local fire department, or local emergency medical service from a nearby phone.<\/p>\n
How Can You Prevent CO Poisoning? <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Tell the adults in your household they can prevent CO poisoning by paying attention to these four safety tips:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Routinely maintain and inspect all heating systems and any fuel-burning appliances annually.<\/li>\n
- Periodically check vents, flue pipes<\/strong><\/span>, and chimneys for corrosion or blockages.<\/li>\n
- Never run your vehicle or fuel-burning equipment in an enclosed space.<\/li>\n
- Buy, install, and use a CO alarm according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (CO alarms are similar to smoke detectors.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>
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Look for the blue flame. <\/strong>If the burners on top of the range have a blue flame, they are working correctly. While flecks of orange are okay, if your flame is large, yellow, and flickering, ask an adult to have it checked by a qualified repairperson.<\/p>\n![\"Waterheater](\"https:\/\/pgesafetyeducation.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/waterheater_with_papers_nearby-200x375.jpg\")
Keep papers and toys away from the furnace and water heater.<\/strong> Don’t store gasoline, paint thinner, or aerosol cans near them either, as the vapors could be ignited by pilot lights or appliance flames.<\/p>\n![\"Three](\"https:\/\/pgesafetyeducation.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/family_leaving_house-200x252.jpg\")
Don’t use fire or electricity. <\/strong>Do not use, turn on, or turn off anything that might create a spark, such as matches, lighters, light switches, phones (including cell phones), flashlights, or any electrical equipment, even computers. Even the tiniest spark from these devices could ignite the natural gas.<\/p>\n