Kerosene Heater Safety Guidelines
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- Place your kerosene heater in an area that has little to no traffic to prevent accidental knock over.
- Never move a heater while using it to heat food/water or to dry wet clothing.
- Keep heaters away from fumes or solvents that are flammable, such as aerosol sprays or lacquers.
- Do not fuel your heater while it is in operation or still hot from operation.
- Avoid spilling fuel. If kerosene spills, clean it up immediately.
- Do not overfill the heater above the designated “full” level.
- Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide can be emitted from kerosene heaters’ improper use. These fumes become toxic in large quantities and put vulnerable individuals at risk, such as pregnant women, asthmatics, people with cardiovascular disease, the elderly, and young children.
- Signs of toxic fume poisoning include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue.
- Keep the room well ventilated with doors and windows slightly open, even if cold outside.
- Keep the kerosene heater clean.
- Install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors to alert you to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide and smoke.
- Keep wicks new and clean to prevent toxic fumes.
If a fire occurs, engage the manual shut-off switch. DO NOT TRY TO MOVE IT. If this does not extinguish the fire, use a fire extinguisher or call the local fire department. DO NOT try to extinguish with water or blankets.
Always use the manufacturer’s instructions and practice common sense. Cold weather can slow down productivity and can even shut down an entire event or job site. At Durante Rentals, we rent, sell and service all types of industrial-strength portable heaters to keep your workers and work environment warm, comfortable, and productive. Here is a sampling of the portable heaters we have for rent or sale at Durante Rentals.