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LPG Storage and Use Risk Assessment
This fully completed LPG storage and use risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers storage, handling and use of LPG in bulk tanks and cylinders on the premises, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This LPG Storage and Use Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with LPG storage and use including;
- LPG fire and explosion — release of LPG vapour forming a flammable cloud that ignites causing explosion, fireball and fatal burns
- LPG cylinder handling injuries — lifting heavy cylinders causing musculoskeletal injury and dropped cylinders causing foot injury or valve damage
- Asphyxiation from LPG accumulation — LPG vapour heavier than air accumulating in low-lying areas displacing oxygen
- Inadequate maintenance — poorly maintained LPG systems creating undetected gas leak and fire or explosion risk
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating ranging from Moderate to Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- LPG installation designed and commissioned by a registered engineer to LP Gas Association CoP1 separation distances
- No smoking or naked flames within 3 metres of LPG storage with gas leak detection in enclosed use areas
- Cylinder trolleys used for all movements with cylinders secured upright and valve caps fitted when not in use
- LPG not stored or used in basements without gas detection and low-level gas detectors in risk areas
- All LPG appliances serviced annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer with gas tightness test after any work
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This LPG storage and use risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, facilities managers and any employer with a duty to assess risks associated with LPG under the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and LP Gas Association Codes of Practice. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.