Gas Cylinder Safety

GAS CYLINDER

- Cylinder under pressure in the workplace are “sleeping giants” waiting to wake up and claim victims.


There are two types of hazards associated with the use, handling and storage of compress GAS CYLINDER content which is (Corrosive, Toxic and Flammable) and physical hazard presented by the high pressure. A compress GAS CYLINDER pressurized to 2,500 Psi can attain a speed of up to 48 km/h in a fraction of a second.

There are some precautions for using Gas Cylinder.

1. Always use the correct cylinder identified by its label, never rely only on its color coding to identify the cylinders content.

2. Do not use dented, cracked or other visibly damage cylinders.

3. Ensure that all connection is tight.

4. Do not apply grease or oil on regulations, valves coupling, and hoses as this substance can cause adverse dangerous reaction with in the cylinder.

5. Open the valve slowly and only with the proper regulator in place. Never leave the valve partly open-it should be completely open or completely close.

6. Keep the cylinder clear of sparks, flames and electrical circuits and away from corrosives.

7. Use only an open-ended or adjustable wrench when connecting regulators and fittings.

8. Close the cylinder valve when work is finish or when cylinder is empty or being moved.

9. If the cylinder is leaking, take it outside and tag it as defective.

10. Put flash back arrestor on the end of the hose.


And also storing and handling of gas cylinder.

1. Keep the protection cap in place when the cylinder is not in use and during transportation.

2. Never drag, slide or roll a cylinder-use cylinder cart prior to use.

3. Always store cylinder in upright and secured position, in a shaded and well-ventilated area.

4. Secure with appropriate chains, plastic coated wire cables or ratchet.

5. Segregate cylinders according to its classes (oxidizers separate from flammable and empty separate from full). Keep classes separate in a distance of 6.60m on fireproof wall at least 1.6m high.