Life's A Gas is a gas company based in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. It provides gas cylinders to organisations and home owners in the surrounding areas. These gas cylinders are put to use for services such as cooking and heating (especially during the winter) and because of this, the company has enjoyed a profitable business for a number of years.

The Mahlati family has just bought two gas cylinders which they will place in two gas heaters and use to heat their two-bedroom home on the outskirts of Grahamstown. One heater will be placed in each of the bedrooms and will be used by Mr and Mrs Mahlati, as well as their granddaughter, who stays with them during her school holidays. Both of the rooms are fitted with built-in wooden cupboards, matching wooden desks and bedframes, as well as wooden chairs.

QUESTION 1

After purchasing the gas cylinders, the Mahlatis left Life's A Gas before a salesman was able to inform them of the hazards and risks associated with using gas cylinders, particularly the fire risks.

Write a 400-word submission in which you make reference to the scenario in order to identify and explain the following:

The hazards and associated risks of using flammable gases, and 

• Seven control measures (particular to the case study) needed to reduce or manage them.