Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety
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Talking points
- Store and transport cylinders upright, secured with chains or straps to prevent them from falling. A falling cylinder can become a projectile if the valve breaks.
- Valve caps must be in place whenever a cylinder is not in active use, being moved, or in storage. The cap protects the valve from damage.
- Separate oxygen from fuel gases (acetylene, propane) by at least 20 feet or by a 5-foot-high noncombustible barrier with a 30-minute fire rating.
- Never use oil, grease, or petroleum products on oxygen regulators, fittings, or valves. Oxygen under pressure reacts violently with hydrocarbons.
- Never use a cylinder as a roller, support, or anything other than its intended purpose. Do not strike cylinders or use them near electrical arcs.
Ask the crew
Are our gas cylinders stored properly right now — upright, secured, caps on, and with proper separation between oxygen and fuel gas?
Standards this talk is built on
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