Gas safety
Centre a frying pan over a suitable gas burner
Use a burner suited to the frying pan, keep the pan near the centre and stable, and turn the handle to a safe position.
Why it matters
An off-centre or unstable pan can tip and expose its side to flame.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Balancing a frying pan at one edge with its handle over a walkway.
Correct action
Use a burner suited to the frying pan, keep the pan near the centre and stable, and turn the handle to a safe position.
What to do
- Check the area, equipment, and household arrangement before starting.
- Use a burner suited to the frying pan, keep the pan near the centre and stable, and turn the handle to a safe position.
- Stop and tell the employer if the situation is unsafe or unclear.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness, breathing difficulty, or immediate danger, call 999 and keep yourself safe first.
Sources and review
- Electrical and Mechanical Services Department — Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances
Source checked: 2026-08-22
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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