SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR HIGH-PRESSURE GAS CYLINDERS
High-pressure gas cylinders include: compressed gas cylinders, dissolved gas cylinders, and liquefied gas cylinders. The contents may be in gas, liquid, liquid-vapor mixture, powder, or foam form – discharged by internal pressure.
I. Hazards & Risk Factors
- Physical explosion hazard: caused by impacts, heating, or high temperatures.
- Chemical explosion hazard: caused by static electricity, friction, or exposure to open flames.
- Injury hazard: caused by falling, tipping, impacts, or high-pressure gas discharge due to improper operation.
II. General Safety Measures
- Cylinder Placement: Keep cylinders upright or at a 45° angle with valves facing up. Securely strap upright cylinders.
- No Operation with Oil/Grease: Never open oxygen valves if hands, clothes, or tools are contaminated with oil or grease.
- Use Proper Tools: Only use specialized tools to open valves. Never use hammers, chisels, or extension bars.
- Open Valves Correctly: Open slowly, turning no more than ¼ turn at a time.
- Check for Leaks: Use soapy water or foaming solution only. Never test with open flames.
- Storage Classification: Do not mix full and empty cylinders or store different gas types together.
- No Direct Transfer: Always use a pressure regulator when transferring gas between cylinders.
- Maintain Residual Pressure: Never completely empty a cylinder; leave residual pressure as required by technical standards.
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