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    This document discusses safety guidelines for handling compressed gas cylinders. It notes that compressed gas cylinders can present chemical and physical hazards. It provides guidance on transporting cylinders securely upright, storing them secured to prevent tipping, handling leaks safely, keeping regulators and valves maintained, separating oxygen and flammable gas cylinders, and properly disposing of empty cylinders. Group discussion topics encourage ensuring cylinders are securely stored at the end of each shift, contacting EHSEM about proper disposal of empty cylinders, and considering cylinder injury prevention.

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    This document discusses safety guidelines for handling compressed gas cylinders. It notes that compressed gas cylinders can present chemical and physical hazards. It provides guidance on transporting cylinders securely upright, storing them secured to prevent tipping, handling leaks safely, keeping regulators and valves maintained, separating oxygen and flammable gas cylinders, and properly disposing of empty cylinders. Group discussion topics encourage ensuring cylinders are securely stored at the end of each shift, contacting EHSEM about proper disposal of empty cylinders, and considering cylinder injury prevention.

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    Gas Cutting Set

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    This document discusses safety guidelines for handling compressed gas cylinders. It notes that compressed gas cylinders can present chemical and physical hazards. It provides guidance on transporting cylinders securely upright, storing them secured to prevent tipping, handling leaks safely, keeping regulators and valves maintained, separating oxygen and flammable gas cylinders, and properly disposing of empty cylinders. Group discussion topics encourage ensuring cylinders are securely stored at the end of each shift, contacting EHSEM about proper disposal of empty cylinders, and considering cylinder injury prevention.

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    Date: 10/6/08 Toolbox Talk #4

    COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS


    Compressed gas cylinders can pose serious hazards. Their contents can present
    chemical hazards (flammable, toxic, corrosive) and the cylinders could present a physi-
    cal hazard.

    Transportation
     Valve protection caps must be in place when compressed gas cylinders are
    transported.
     Secure compressed gas cylinders in an upright position on an approved car-
    rier while being transported.
     Cylinders should never be stored horizontally in a vehicle.

    Storage: Cylinders Handling


    must be secured to  Use only approved spark igniters to light torches.
    prevent tipping.  If a leak develops in a cylinder and it cannot be immediately corrected,
    move the cylinder to a safe location outside the building if possible and con-
    tact the fire department.
     Keep oxygen and flammable gas regulators in proper working order and a
    wrench in position on the acetylene valve when in use.

    Storage
     Valve protection caps must be in place when compressed gas cylinders are
    stored.
     Close cylinder valves and replace valve protection caps when work is com-
    plete and when cylinders are empty or moved.
     Keep cylinders at a safe distance or shielded from welding or cutting opera-
    tions.
    Transportation- Use
     Do not place cylinders where they can contact an electrical circuit.
    appropriate carts for
    transporting cylinders  Cylinders must not be taken into or stored in confined spaces, including
    sheds, gang boxes and office/storage trailers.
     Do not store hoses and regulators in unventilated or closed containers or
    areas.
     CONTRACTORS: Do not leave behind partially filled or empty cylinders.
    Always remove them from the site.
    Environmental Health,  If not connected to a manifold for immediate use, separate oxygen and
    Safety & Emergency
    flammable gas cylinders by 20-feet or a 5-foot high 30-minute fire rated
    Management
    barrier.
    Cambridge Campus
    46 Blackstone St. Group Discussion Topics.
    Cambridge MA, 02139  How are your gas cylinders stored? Are they properly secured at the end of
    (617) 495-2060 each shift?
     Do you have empty or unwanted cylinders around your facilities? If so con-
    Longwood Campus tact EHSEM or the compressed gas vendor to determine proper disposal
    107 Ave. Louis Pasteur, methods.
    Boston, MA 02115  Discuss how you could be injured by cylinders in your workplace and how
    (617) 432-1720 this could be prevented.

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