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Safety Alert and Media Release
By
Vidovic Lidia [Lidia.Vidovic@deedi.qld.gov.au]
Matheson Stephen (Mines) [Stephen.Matheson@deedi.qld.gov.au]

http://www.australia4wheeldriverentals.com/0-090708-Gas-fridge-danger-sparks-safety-warning.pdf

http://www.australia4wheeldriverentals.com/0-Safety-Alert-40-Portable-Refrigerators-final.pdf

Good morning, For and on behalf of the Chief Inspector, Petroleum and Gas - Stephen Matheson,

I am writing to your organisation regarding an important safety message that needs to be widely distributed to the general public in relation to portable gas refrigerators and other gas appliances designed for outdoor use being used indoors. Sadly, over the last couple of years there have been two fatalities in Queensland resulting from incorrect use of gas appliances in vehicles: one near Tully in 2007, and the second a few months ago near Allora. The cause of death in each case resulted from carbon monoxide poisoning.

In both instances, a gas powered outdoor portable refrigerator was used in an enclosed vehicle (one being a station wagon, the other a fully enclosed van with minimal ventilation). Portable gas fridges as well as outdoor appliances such as gas cookers and portable gas heaters can be dangerous if they are used in confined spaces. Tents, vehicles and caravans with no ventilation are danger zones for these gas appliances When used in such confined spaces these appliances can over time generate dangerous levels of carbon monoxide gas.

Appliances designed for use in caravans, motor homes and installed by a licensed gas fitter are of course safe to use because the ventilation issues are addressed in the installation process. I ask you to distribute the attached safety alert and/or media release information to all your customers, readers or members via your websites, newsletters, magazines or provision of appropriate warnings labels or other means. Your assistance to educate the general public on these issues can help prevent another fatality. This safety alert and other safety alerts can be located at the link provide below: http://www.dme.qld.gov.au/mines/safety_alerts_2.cfm

If you require any further information on this issue please contact me.
Regards Stephen Matheson
Chief Inspector Petroleum and Gas Inspectorate,
Safety and Health Queensland Mines and Energy Department of Employment,
Economic Development and Innovation 16th Floor, 61 Mary Street,
Brisbane 4001 (PO Box 15216, City East, Queensland 4002)
Phone: 07 32371389 Fax: 07 3224 7768 Mob: 0409260388
Email: stephen.matheson@deedi.qld.gov.au www.deedi.qld.gov.au

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Our Mission Statement

As one of Australia's largest licensed Travel Agents dedicated to 4WD hire rental we will source the different options for you. We will look at all the extras and find the best vehicle package for you or even a multiple option for you to choose from. With our head Office in the heartland of the Top End of Darwin we can advise you of the current situations of Kakadu National Park, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Gibb River Road Western Australia and the - Erlunda - Kulgera - Odnadatta Track - Coober Pedy (Opal field) - Woomera - Port Augusta areas.

We have pickup locations in Sydney in New South Wales , Brisbane and Cairns in Queensland, Darwin and Alice Springs in Northern Territory,Perth and Broome in Western Australia, Adelaide in South Australia, Melbourne in Victoria and Hobart in Tasmania Australia Island State. As one of Australia's largest campervan, recreational vehicle, motorhome and 4WD rental brokers, we search for availability and the best deals from campervan, motorhome and 4WD reputable companies throughout Australia for the vehicle of your choice with so that your Australian vacation will be the best you've ever had. At Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals, we pride ourselves on our knowledge and contacts in the car rental and travel industry.

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