Kitchen fire safety
Ventilate while using a gas cooker
Start suitable ventilation before cooking and keep fresh air flowing without blowing directly on the flame.
Why it matters
Poor air supply can cause incomplete combustion and carbon monoxide risk.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Cooking with the room closed or letting a strong draught distort the flame.
Correct action
Start suitable ventilation before cooking and keep fresh air flowing without blowing directly on the flame.
What to do
- First confirm a safe way out and the emergency control location.
- Start suitable ventilation before cooking and keep fresh air flowing without blowing directly on the flame.
- Check extraction or a window, watch for a normal flame, and switch off if abnormal. Stop for any abnormality and notify the employer or gas supply company.
If something happens
For a serious or uncertain leak, leave by stairs and call 999 and the gas supplier from safety; do not reuse gas before inspection.
Sources and review
- Electrical and Mechanical Services Department — Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances
Source checked: 2026-08-20
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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