Safety Alerts & Instructions

Petroleum and gas safety alerts

Safety alerts advise people about safety matters that they should be aware of and may need to take action on.

44 - Crushing incident involving drill collars and selection of lifting elevators (PDF, 411kB)
43 - Broken leg from CSG sampling incident involving high pressure (PDF, 737kB)
42 - Crushing fatality - pipe racks load shift (PDF, 132 kB)
41 - Drill rig crush injury on securing walkway (PDF, 104 kB)
40 - Portable refrigerators (PDF, 93 kB)
39 - Forklift / truck loader - crushing injury (PDF, 114 kB)
38 - Mis-matched Threads on Surface Casing and Lifting Nibbins (PDF, 103 kB)
37 - Working Near Power Tongs and Sub-sections (PDF, 114 kB)
36 - Inappropriate modification and use of wrenches and stilsons (PDF, 107 kB)
35 - Storage of Used Automotive Tanks in Workshops (PDF, 158 kB)
34 - Use of Hand Tools (PDF, 112 kB)
33 - Screw Plugs in Cylinder Outlets (PDF, 97 kB)
32 - Location of Air Conditioners (PDF, 91 kB)
31 - Portable Gas Refrigerators (PDF, 87 kB)
30 - LP Gas Cylinder Alert (PDF, 89 kB)
29 - Two-stage gas regulator failure (PDF, 99 kB)
28 - Underground LP gas storage tank fire (PDF, 113 kB)
27 - Unsafe LPG dispenser operation 20 March 2006 (PDF, 74 kB)
26 - Unsafe taxi refuelling 20 March 2006 (PDF, 73 kB)
25 - Flammable refrigerant alert 02 December 2005 (PDF, 121 kB)
24 - Use of non-metallic fittings 06 December 2005 (PDF, 123 kB)
23 - Two-stage gas regulator failure 06 December 2005 (PDF, 119 kB)
21 - 21 - Container marking 1 February 2005 - replaces instruction 55 dated 11 December 1995 (PDF, 100 kB)
20 - 190 kg Cylinder Alert 30 July 2004 (PDF, 115 kB)
19 - Patio heater safety 30 June 2004 (PDF, 141kB)
18 - Filling of gas cylinders 29 June 2004 (PDF, 130 kB)
17 - Fuel gas for camper vans 25 August 2004 (PDF, 105 kB)
16 - Caravan commissioning 22 February 2004 (PDF, 124 kB)
15 - Using cheater bars on handtools 8 December 2003 (PDF, 129 kB)
14 - Vehicle fire involving gas cylinders 10 September 2003 (PDF, 135 kB)
13 - Underground LP gas tank installations 22 July 2003 (PDF, 169 kB)
12 - Coal seam gas rig fatality 4 March 2003 (PDF, 91 kB)
11 - Flammable refigerant alert 4 March 2003 (PDF, 113 kB)
10 - Pipe rack stoppers 6 September 2002 (PDF, 118 kB)
9 - Portable LP gas heaters 1 June 2000 (PDF, 86 kB)
8 - Care of LP gas cylinders 7 February 2000 (PDF, 104 kB)
7 - LP gas in motor vehicles 27 January 1999 (PDF, 324 kB)
6 - Use of winches 22 January 1999 (PDF, 122 kB)
5 - Oxygen safety 1 December 1998 (PDF, 123 kB)
3 - Unlicensed gas fitting 9 February 1998 (PDF, 304 kB)
2 - Unguarded machinery 5 January 1998 (PDF, 174 kB)
1 - Oxygen regulator fire 1 September 1997 (PDF, 186 kB)

Petroleum and gas safety instructions

Safety instructions are important directions that must be followed to ensure to safety. Instructions 61, 67, 71, 76, 78 and 81 made under the Gas (Residual Provisions) Act 1965 have been incorporated in the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Regulation 2004. All other instructions made under the Gas (Residual Provisions) Act 1965 no longer have effect.

New safety instructions made under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 will apply for a maximum of six months. This six-month period starts from the time the instruction is gazetted (not issued). An instruction can also be cancelled or replaced by regulation at any time.

Safety instruction 03 - Use of standards, issued 23/2/09 and gazetted 13/03/09 (PDF 78 kB)
Safety instruction 02 - 'Viega' pressfit system, issued 30/06/06 and gazetted 30/06/06 (PDF, 40 kB)
Safety instruction 01 - drilling instructions, issued 27/04/05 and gazetted 10/06/05 (PDF, 103 kB)

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Gas safety news

Gas safety newsletters focus on matters specific to the gas industry (gas fitters, gas users and distributors).

new item Petroleum and gas safety news issue 20, April 2009 (PDF, 325 kB)

Contents: message from the Chief Inspector; Unapproved appliances on ebay; Subscribe to the Petroleum and Gas Safety News; LP gas cylinders in flood prone areas; Secure gas cylinders at all times; Safety, it's everyone's responsibility; Outdoor appliances being installed indoors; Rogues gallery; Trade nights; Standards update; Following those standards; LPG vehicle scheme; Hydrocarbon refrigerants; New name for our licensing officers; New staff.

Petroleum and gas safety news issue 19, October 2008 (PDF, 787 kB)

Contents: statewide trade nights a success; Message from the retired Chief Inspector; Underground coal gasification; What's new in legislation; Compliance Actions; Gasfitter test; Queensland awards for gas excellence; Protecting cylinders from vehicle damage; Flueing and venting in caravans; What's happening at QGA; Welcome to new staff members, and Staff changes.

Petroleum and gas safety news issue 18, March 2008 (PDF, 807 kB)

Contents: Gas and vehicles - don't become a statistic; Message from Chief Inspector; Legislation changes in force; Workshops code for gas-fuelled vehicles; Gas industry excellence to be honoured; Trade nights coming to your area soon; Composite piping systems; Electrical work on gas appliances; Compliance actions; Your questions answered; Inspectorate contacts; New faces.

Petroleum and gas safety news issue 17, September 2007 (PDF, 711 kB)

Contents: Drilling industry moves toward national competencies; Fine workmanship recognised by award; Changes to legislation coming soon; Rogues gallery; Gas work licences - licensing pathways; Maryborough LPGA trade day; Around the traps - hints and reminders for gas fitters; Questions and Answers; Head office personnel, Latest on our website; and Useful sites.

Petroleum and gas safety news issue 16, May 2007 (PDF, 869 kB)

Contents: Sidek valves warning; Drilling industry competencies; Compliance saves time and money; Don't install unbadged appliances; Townsville trade - thirst for info; Discussion on legislative changes; Shootout at Elliott Heads; Smart fitters of the future; Questions and answers; Latest safety alert; Latest on our website; and Met our Southern Region team.

Petroleum and gas safety news issue 15, November 2006 (PDF, 623 kB)

Contents: New Vehicle/Vessel Inspection certificate; Findings of oil-in-regulators investigation; National drilling industry skills project; Gas Work Licence Notes revised; Latest safety alerts; Compliance action; Meet our Central Region team; and Composite pipe systems - what's allowed.

Petroleum and gas safety news issue 14, July 2006 (PDF, 376 kB)

Contents: Oil in regulators;The industrial Type B approval process explained; Safety tip - cylinders and vehicles; Gasfitters - issues to watch for; New press fit system for copper fittings; Non-metallic fittings not allowed above ground; Alerts highlight safety issues; Coronial findings - Berwyndale drilling rig fatality; Operating plant safety reports due; Audit and inpection fee return forms; Review of AS2885; Meet our northern team; Change of address reminder.

Petroleum and gas safety news issue 13, February 2006 (PDF, 179 kB)

Contents: SafeOP for Petroleum and Gas; New 'pig' combats stress corrosion cracking; Licence holders alert; Gas system defect notices; Gas safety certifiers; Gas system compliance certificates; Individual gas appliance approvals; Queensland Gas Association; Decanting; Approving authorities for type A and type B gas devices; Test points now required on gas systems; Who needs a BSA gasfitting licence; Approval processes for type B gas devices; Petroleum and Gas Regulation changes; Disciplinary action; New apointments to the petroleum and gas inspectorate.

Petroleum and gas safety news issue 12, July 2005 (PDF, 143 kB)

Contents: New licensing and authorisation information; Certificates of competency; Operating plant obligations; Safety management plan requirements; Coal seam gas regime requirements; Audit and inspection fees.

Gas safety letter, December 2004 (PDF, 63 kB)

Contents: Restricted (level I) gas licences; Level 2 - gas installer (advanced) - level II; Gas motor fuel installer; Gas supplier's inspector; Gas service person; Gas safety certifier; Hydrocarbon refrigerant.

Gas safety letter, June 2004 (PDF, 68 kB)

Contents: Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) ACT; Queensland Gas Association; Individual gas appliance approval scheme; Gas safety certificates; Gas cylinders in vehicles; Plumbing hot water services; New natural gas standard; LP gas residue; LP gas standard; Successful prosecution for unlicensed gasfitting.

Gas safety news issue 11, December 2002 (PDF, 177 kB)

Contents: Instructions on hot water units; Gas ovens and gas hot water heaters; Appliance flues are your responsibility; Electrical bonding; Always install gas cookers correctly.

Gas safety news issue 10, July 2002 (PDF, 367 kB)

Contents: Proposed new standard for cartage of cylinders; Safety alert: gas wall oven with separate grill; Dangerous Goods (Safety Management) Act 2001; Protecting your assets: benefits and limitations of insurance; Gas-fuelled vehicles; Unlicensed gasfitting is illegal; Confusion with over-pressure protection; Dangers of doing work for your mates.

Gas safety news issue 9, November 2001 (PDF, 226 kB)

Contents: Over pressure protection; Imported commercial cooking appliances; LPG shock for repair shop; Hot water units installed under a covered area.

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Petroleum and gas incidents

These reports provide a summary of the major incidents in the petroleum and gas sectors.