Compressed gas cylinder safety manual, including successfully completing all training requirements set forth therein. Cylinders are to be transported with the cylinder valve closed, the valve protection cap. Safety data sheets sds must be obtained and maintained for all compressed gases. Compressed gas cylinders uc berkeley, ehs university of. Compressed gas cylinders range from small lecture bottles to large cylinders with more than 200 cubic feet of gas. Compressed gas cylinders shall only be handled by those familiar with the hazards and who understand how to safely handle transport and store compressed gas cylinders. Oregon plus s fact sheet fact sheet compressed gas. Show what a damaged or leaking cylinder looks like and explain how to report these conditions. Lab specific training is considered adequate for connecting tubing and adjusting flows at valves for pressures less than 30 psig. Gas properties always refer to safety data sheets acetylene highly explosive gas with a flammability range of between 2.
Program to cover general procedures for the safe handling and storage of all compressed gas cylinders and provide recommended safe. Most compressed gas cylinders are very heavy, and remain so whether they are empty or full, as their. Compressed gas training handout safety training videos. In the event of a container breach, the cylinder becomes a potential projectile. Use the compressed gases self inspection check list located on the national institute for safety and healths web site. Gas slightly lighter than air with a specific gravity of 0. Maintain current inventory of gas cylinders and contents.
Proper storage of compressed gas cylinders all compressed gas cylinders must be properly stored in compliance with osha and nfpa code requirements. Use, handle, and store compressed gas cylinders in accordance with the instructions and training received. Are all compressed gas cylinders subjected to periodic hydrostatic testing and interior inspection by suppliers. Standard operating procedures sop are intended to provide you with general guidance on how to safely work with a specific class of chemical or hazard. A gas or mixture of gases having, in a container, an absolute pressure exceeding 104 psi at. Sdss are an important source of health and safety information, but they should not be the only tool used to. Compressed gas cylinder safety this training was prepared with information provided by. Compressed gas cylinders can present a variety of hazards due to their pressure and or contents. Compressed gas and cryogen definitions pdf ghsdot classification comparisons relevant to compressed gases pdf cylinder engravings. Identification product identifier dustoff compressed gas duster synonyms 3. Compressed gas association cga occupational safety and health osha administration national fire protection association nfpa oklahoma state university ehs university of texas, san antonio ehs. Consult the air products safety data sheet sds and safetygrams for safety information on the gases and equipment you will be using. They also sell videos on the subject of compressed gases. The letters in this list provide additional information that is not necessarily connected to a specific osha standard highlighted on this safety and health topics page.
It is the responsibility of any staff, faculty, student or guest of the university, involved in the use, handling or storage of compressed gas cylinders to abide by the. Transportation valve protection caps must be in place when compressed gas cylinders are transported. Before using any compressed gas, be familiar with the respective safety data sheet sds for the gas being used and the possible hazards the contents pose. Each employer must determine that compressed gas cylinders under hisher control are in a safe working condition to the. Sheets and your departments job safety analyses jsas. Comply with the procedures outline within the florida techs compressed gas cylinder safety program. Calosha california occupational safety and health administration cga compressed gas association corrosive gas a gas that can cause visible destruction of, or irreversible alterations in, living tissue e. Compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks, and cargo tanks shall have pressure relief devices installed and maintained in accordance with compressed gas association pamphlets s1. Safety relief devices for compressed gas containers.
Do not attempt to identify the compressed gas in the cylinder on your own. State plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs. Oregon plus s fact sheet fact sheet compressed gas safety. Before using any compressed gas, be familiar with the respective. General compressed gas safety west virginia university environmental health and safety safe compressed gas practices never rely on the cylinder color to identify the compressed gas. Asu employees perform all work with compressed gases in accordance with asu policies and prudent safe work practices. Compressed gas safety compressed gas safety oar division 2h. Obtain required training to safely work in the laboratory area. Compressed gas association cga publication p1, safe handling of compressed gases in cylinders. Handling, storage, and use of compressed gas cylinders. Compressed gas safety according to the osha hazard communication standard compressed gasses are defined as. Compressed gas and equipment occupational safety and health. Compressed gases are to be handled only by properly trained persons. Ucr compressed gas safety program, last updated on 06302018 9.
Consult the air products safety data sheet sds and safetygrams for safety information on the. Compressed gases safety training powerpoint presentations. Industrial gas cylinders are color coded to provide identification at a glance. Compressed gases and cylinders must be properly stored, transported and used to prevent injury and accidents. Compressed gas cylinder safety training tips when conducting your training session, have a compressed gas cylinder available and demonstrate proper handling and operating procedures.
The phone number and web site of the cga are located at the end of this sheet in the information sources section. The storage, handling, use, and inspection of compressed gas must follow the compressed gas association cga guidelines referenced in oar 4370022101, compressed gases general requirements, division 2h. Before using a compressed gas cylinder cylinder, users and handlers. Handling, storage, and use of compressed gas cylinders air products. Movement of compressed gas cylinders with regulators installed and special truck requirement. Compressed air should not be used for cleaning purposes without appropriate reduction of valves 30 psi maximum. Compressed gas safety program ohio state university. Ehs provides a webbased training program through train traq that includes a component that. Use the resources below to increase your safety knowledge for work with toxic and hazardous gases. Are all compressed gas cylinders regularly inspected for corrosion, pitting, cuts, gouges, digs, bulges, neck defects. The university requires the safe handling, use, and storage of compressed gas cylinders to protect employees and students from potential physical and health. Compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, covers in plant handling, storage, and use of all compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks. Cdc niosh publications and products safety checklist.
Their contents can present chemical hazards flammable, toxic, corrosive and the cylinders could present a physical hazard. Safe use of gas cylinders refer the material safety data sheetmsds for the gas before usage, to know about the hazards and precautions to be taken. Anesthetic gas a gas that may causes loss of sensation with or without the loss of consciousness. Gas cylinder safety environmental health and safety. A gas or mixture of gases having, in a container, an absolute pressure exceeding 40 psi at 70 deg. Connie muncy, a certified industrial hygienist, is the safety officer for montgomery county sanitary engineering wa.
It addresses the use and handling of substances by hazard class only. As such it is imperative to understand safe handling, transportation and use of compressed gas cylinders. These gases, however, can be dangerous if not handled. Have the group walk to a nearby compressed gas storage area and complete a practice inspection. For multiple gas use in single controls area andor building additional requirements may be applied. Dangerous gas policy in place training ehs has developed a compressed gas safety information training for compliance with osha hazardous materials standard 29 cfr subpart h which will be assigned to all personnel involved in the storage, use and transportation of compressed gas cylinders. The compressed gas safety manual was created to ensure the safe use of compressed gases and all associated equipment by depaul university employees and students, and to ensure compliance with applicable osha and industry consensus standards. Compressed gas cylinder safety program protect iu indiana. Compressed gas safety this presentation contains photos depicting hazardous situations in the safe handling of compressed gases. Compressed gas cylinders are a common fixture in research laboratories. Employers are responsible for safe use of compressed gas cylinders and. Compressed gases are capable of creating environments that are explosive, reactive, flammable, oxidizing, oxygen deficient, extremely cold, corrosive or otherwise extremely hazardous to health, depending upon the product contained in the cylinder. Employers are responsible for safe use of compressed gas cylinders and liquid containers and their contents.
Compressed gas safety manual depaul university, chicago. Read each question carefully and choose the most correct answer by completely filling in the box next to the answer 1. Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk. The information is from the field staff, research by the technical resources staff, and published materials. Are safety relief devices in the valve or on the cylinder free from any indication of tampering. Compressed gas cylinder safety university of alabama in. Regulators, cylinders and cylinder valves must be inspected regularly to ensure safe operation. Do all compressed gas cylinders have safety pressure relief valves. Compressed gas safety discusses precautions for the safe handling of compressed gases. A flame should never come in contact with any part of a compressed gas cylinder.
The compressed gas safety manual was created to ensure the safe use of compressed gases and all associated equipment by depaul university employees. Know and understand the properties, uses, and safety precautions before. If the valve breaks, the sudden release of compressed gas can turn it into a lethal projectile. The majority of incidents and injuries involving gas cylinders occur during handling or. The standards and technical resources section of oregon osha produced this fact sheet to highlight our programs, policies, or standards. Secure compressed gas cylinders in an upright position on an. Know and understand the properties, uses, and safety precautions before using any gas or gas mixture. Compressed gas safety explores the requirements contained in 29 cfr pertaining to the general requirements. All employees using a compressed gas cylinder must be properly trained in the safe use, handling, and storage of the cylinder. Cylinder manufacturers include engraved markings on cylinders to allow proper identification of substances in the container. There are twentyeight oshaapproved state plans, operating statewide occupational safety and health programs. Safety data sheet dustoff compressed gas duster section 1. Talk to your gas supplier about handson training and other useful safety information.
Safety data sheet ghs product identifier other means of identification product type section 1. Compressed gas cylinder safety program october 23, 2017 1. Compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, covers inplant handling, storage, and use of all compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks, or motor vehicle cargo. A compressed gas is defined by the occupational health and safety administration osha per 29 cfr 1910. Certain specific properties of compressed gases make them highly useful in various research activities. Cylinders internal pressure can reach over 2,000 psi. Manufactured by dissolving calcium carbide into water. Compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks, and cargo tanks shall have pressure relief devices installed and maintained in accordance with compressed gas association pamphlets cga s1. Safety and health topics compressed gas and equipment. Founded in 19, the compressed gas association is dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards in the industrial, medical, and food gases industry. The universitys policy and requirements for compressed gas safety are set out. Keep cylinders upright and away from heat, sparks, fire, physical damage, or.
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