Orthopaedic Hospital Worried over Rising Cases of Cooking Gas Explosion
The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, has expressed concern over increasing cases of cooking gas explosion in the country that have left many with severe burns.
The Chief Medical Director of the of the Hospital, Dr Mustapha Alimi who said such burns have been in tertiary institutions was as a result of poor handling of cooking gas, kerosene and generator.
Alimi pointed out specifically the use of phone touch lights while fueling generator as very dangerous.
He warned, “If you are using cooking gas or kerosene, keep it outside. Your kitchen must have a window. If kerosene finished inside the stove while you are cooking, suspend the cooking till the stove is cool before you refuel.
“Don’t keep petrol inside the house, do not refill hot or working generator. If you are living your house, switch off all appliances, if you are going to bed, switch off appliances you are not using. If you want to do electric wiring in your house get a proper electrician and make sure cable is connected properly, don’t leave cable where they can spark and kindle fire”.
About Post Author
