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    Global EHS

    Environment, Health, Fire And Safety


    Doc. ID: GlobalEHS/019 Rev.:00

    Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety


    Definition of Compressed Gas Cylinder:
    • Any gas which is stored under pressure in cylinder is called Compressed Gas.
    • Main types of compressed gasses are Liquified, Non-Liquified and Dissolved.

    Safe Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinder:


    • Mark Storage area for Compressed Gas Cylinder properly and me it designated place for
    cylinder only.
    • Always stored compressed gas cylinder in a secure upright condition.
    • Ensure valve is covered with valve protection cap.
    • Always store different gas cylinder separately or maintain safe distance between them.
    • Don`t temper compressed gas cylinder.
    • Always store gas cylinder under shade to avoid direct sunlight and high temperature. Also
    ensure no risk of stuck by, fall on or knocked by any object or equipment.
    • Always store full and empty cylinders separately, remove empty cylinders from workplace.
    • Always make fire extinguisher available at storage of compressed gas cylinder.
    • Keep compressed gas cylinder away at safe distance from welding and cutting operation or
    any area where are there is spark or open flame.
    • Do not place cylinder where there are chances of electrical circuit contact.
    • Do not store Compressed Gas Cylinder in confined spaces.
    • Follow colour coding and signages for identification during storage.
    • Always follow Compressed Gas Cylinder rules and regulation as per legal requirement.
    • Material Safety Data sheet (MSDS) shall be available and accessible to workmen.
    • Ensure Compressed Gas Cylinders should be labelled and clearly identifiable.

    i Safe storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders

    For Information Purpose only https://globalehs.co.in | Page 1 of 3


    Global EHS
    Environment, Health, Fire And Safety
    Doc. ID: GlobalEHS/019 Rev.:00

    Safe Handling of Compressed Gas Cylinder:


    • Always inspect Compressed Gas Cylinder and its accessory prior to use every time.
    • Always open valves slowly with dual care.
    • Keep cylinder secured while in use.
    • Always give compressed gas cylinder for filling to authorized agency.
    • Never try to fill from one Compressed Gas Cylinder to another.
    • Never attempt to repair valves or regulators.
    • Never oil and grease to valve or to compressed gas cylinders.
    • Always use designated key for opening valve of compressed Gas cylinder wherever required.
    • Use of approved regulator for Compressed Gas cylinder as per legal requirement.
    • Always get Compressed Gas Cylinders from government authorised distributor.
    • In case of any leakage don`t try to correct it, immediately move cylinder to safe location far
    from building and contact Safety department immediately.
    • Make sure pressure relieve valve are in place to monitor pressure of Compressed Gas Cylinder.
    • Always remove compressed Gas Cylinders from work area after completion of work. Close
    valve and cover it with protection cap while not in use.
    • Only trained and experienced workmen allowed to handle Compressed Gas Cylinders.

    ii Safe Handling of Compressed Gas Cylinder

    For Information Purpose only https://globalehs.co.in | Page 2 of 3


    Global EHS
    Environment, Health, Fire And Safety
    Doc. ID: GlobalEHS/019 Rev.:00

    Safe Transportation of Compressed Gas Cylinder:


    • Never roll compressed gas cylinder on the road to transport.
    • Keep cylinder upright while transporting.
    • Remove all attachments while moving Compressed Gas Cylinders.
    • Never transport Compressed Gas Cylinders by hooking or hoisting with their collar.
    • Use appropriate hand truck or cart for transportation of Compressed Gas Cylinders.
    • Avoid dropping/Bumping of cylinder against walls, floor, structure, etc.
    • Only trained and competent person allowed for transportation activity.

    iiiSafe Transportation of Compressed Gas Cylinder

    Some Common Hazards associated with Compressed Gas Cylinder:


    • Flammable.
    • Explosive.
    • Toxicity.
    • Corrosive.
    • Highly pressurised.
    • Asphyxiation (Due to displacement of Oxygen or Enrichment of Compressed Gas).
    • Fire.
    • Physical hazards like fall on, stuck by, caught between, etc.
    • Health effects in case of contact with Compressed Gas.
    • Projectile Potential (In case of valve breaks, it can be projected across work environments,
    flying at high speed and can harm whoever comes in path).

    Note: Please refer MSDS to get gas specific details of hazards, first aid, etc.
    Do Job Safety Analysis & Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment thoroughly.

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