Mishandling of LPG cylinders suspected in frequent domestic accidents in Kozhikode

Consumers advised to check condition of cylinders and expiry date on delivery

Mishandling of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by delivery agents and drivers continues to be a suspected reason for frequent domestic accidents in Kozhikode district of Kerala. Fire and Rescue Services personnel have stressed the need for consumers to check the condition of cylinders and expiry date at the time of delivery. Despite complaints about careless handling of cylinders, private agents supplying them have failed to incorporate a proper checking mechanism. As a result, delivery persons have turned increasingly reckless while transporting cylinders, which often leads to leakage during refilling. Most agents do not use trolleys during delivery, and consumers have been complaining that even the basic requirement of keeping filled cylinders in upright position is met by delivery persons. Moreover, there have been instances of dragging cylinders or carrying them on shoulders during delivery.