Model Safety Program

DATE: _____________
SUBJECT: Compressed Gas Safety Practices Program.
REGULATORY STATUTE: OSHA - 29 CFR 1910.101 - 105
CGA - CGA Pamphlets G-1, 4, 4.1, 5, 6, 8.1,
P-1, 2, V-1, SB-2
RESPONSIBILITY: The company Safety Officer is _________________. He/she is solely
responsible for all facets of this program and has full authority to make necessary decisions to
ensure success of the program. The Safety Officer will develop written detailed instructions
covering each of the basic elements in this program, and is the sole person authorized to amend
these instructions. This company has expressly authorized the Safety Officer to halt any operation
of the company where there is danger of serious personal injury.
Compressed Gas Safety Practices Program
1. Written Program.
2. Initial Training.
3. Refresher Training.
4. Safe Handling Procedures for Compressed Gases.
5. General Safety Rules for Specific Types of Gases.
6. Visual Inspection of Compressed Gas Cylinders.
7. General Company Safety Rules for Use of Compressed Gas.
8. Compressed Gas Storage Locations.
9. Facility/Department Evaluation.
10. Compressed Gas Association Safety Manuals.

(YOUR COMPANY)
Compressed Gas Safety Practices Program
1. Written Program. (YOUR COMPANY) will review and evaluate this standard practice
instruction on an annual basis, or when changes occur to regulations that govern this program,
that prompt revision of this document, or when facility operational changes occur that require a
revision of this document. Effective implementation of this program requires support from all
levels of management within this company. This written program will be communicated to all
personnel that are affected by it. It encompasses the total workplace, regardless of number of
workers employed or the number of work shifts. It is designed to establish clear goals, and
objectives.
2. Initial Training. Initial training will be provided before job assignment. This employer shall
provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the compressed gas safety program is
understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, and
usage, of compressed gases are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following:
2.1 Applicable hazards. Each authorized employee shall receive training in the
recognition of applicable hazards associated with compressed gases, and the methods and means
necessary for safe operation.
2.2 Purpose and use. Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use
of the compressed gas they will come in contact
2.3 Awareness level training. All other employees whose work operations are or may be
in an area where compressed gas may be utilized, shall be instructed about the emergency
procedure, and about the prohibition(s) relating to compressed gases used in their work area.
2.4 Warning labels. All employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where
compressed gas may be utilized, shall be instructed in the recognition and use of warning labels.
2.5 Storage requirements.
accordance with this SPI.

Storing and handling requirements will be covered in

2.6 Handling requirements. Handling requirements will be covered in accordance with

this SPI.
2.7 Moving requirements. Moving requirements will be covered in accordance with this
SPI.
2.8 Connecting and disconnecting requirements.
requirements will be covered in accordance with this SPI.

Connecting and disconnecting

2.9 Health hazards regarding specific gases. Health hazard regarding specific gases will
be covered in accordance with this SPI.

2.10 General safety precautions.

accordance with this SPI.

General safety precautions will be covered in

2.11 Certification. This employer shall certify that employee training has been
accomplished and is being kept up to date. The certification shall contain each employee's name
and dates of training.
2.12 Authorized trainers. This employer shall provide the necessary training to the below
named employees (or job titles) to function as Compressed Gas Safety Trainers (CGST).
COMPRESSED GAS SAFETY TRAINERS (CGST)
Title

Member

CGST
CGST
CGST
CGST
CGST
CGST
CGST
CGST

Department Manager
Safety Officer
First Line Supervisors
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________

3. Refresher Training. Refresher will be conducted on a(n) _________________ basis.

Retraining shall be provided for all authorized and affected employees whenever there is a change
in their job assignments, a change in the type of gas used, equipment or processes that present a
new hazard, or when there is a change in operating procedures.
3.1 Additional retraining shall also be conducted whenever a periodic inspection reveals,
or whenever this employer has reason to believe, that there are deviations from or inadequacies in
the employee's knowledge or use of the compressed gas safety procedures.
3.2 The retraining shall reestablish employee proficiency and introduce new or revised
control methods and procedures, as necessary.
3.3 Certification. This employer shall certify that employee training has been
accomplished and is being kept up to date. The certification shall contain each employee's name
and dates of training.
4. Safe handling procedures for compressed gases.
4.1 Filling. Containers will not be filled except by the supplier of the cylinder or with the
supplier's consent. Where filling is authorized it will be accomplished in accordance with DOT,
OSHA and CGA regulations.
4.2 Content identification

4.2.1 Warning labels. All employees whose work operations are or may be in an
area where compressed gas may be utilized, shall be instructed in the recognition and use of
warning labels. Warning labels are essentially warning devices and must be legible at all times.
The following will be addressed as a minimum:
4.2.1.1 Removal. When a warning label is attached to a compressed gas
cylinder, it is not to be removed without authorization of the person responsible for it, and it is
never to be bypassed, ignored, or otherwise defeated.
4.2.1.2 Legibility. In order to be effective, warning labels must be legible
and understandable by all authorized employees, affected employees, and other employees whose
work operations are or may be in the area. Non-legible or missing labels will be reported to
______________________________ immediately.
4.2.1.3 Durability. Labels and their means of attachment must be made of
materials which will withstand the environmental conditions encountered in the workplace.
4.2.1.4 Labels may evoke a false sense of security, and their meaning needs
to be understood as part of the overall compressed gas safety program.
4.2.1.5 Labels must be securely attached to cylinders so that they cannot
be inadvertently or accidentally detached during use.
4.2.2 Labeling. Each container will bear the proper label for the compressed gas
contained.
4.3 Maintenance.
4.3.1 Authorization. Containers and their appurtenances used by this company
will be maintained only by the container supplier or authorized representative. Any employee who
is not sure of the type of maintenance allowed on containers used by this company should contact
______________________ for further information.
4.3.2 Changing prescribed markings. The prescribed markings, supplier/owner
markings or symbols stamped into containers will not be removed or changed unless in
accordance with pertinent regulations.
4.3.3 Changing content markings. No employee will deface or remove any
markings, labels, decals, tags or stencil marks applied by our supplier and used for the
identification of content. Like markings may be affixed if the original becomes illegible or
detached.
4.3.4 Pressure relief devices. No employee will change, modify, tamper with,
obstruct, or repair pressure relief devices in container valves or in containers.
4.4 Painting.

4.4.1 Containers will not be painted. If a container shows signs of corrosion it

will be removed from service and returned to the supplier.
4.4.2 Cylinder color. All employees should be aware that containers may only be
painted by the supplier for the purpose of recognition and segregation. Should this company
change suppliers' of compressed gas the color codings could also change. Always double-check
to ensure you have the correct cylinder for the intended use. Never rely solely on the cylinder
color for identification.
4.5 Contamination or improper contents. Any container found suspected to be
contaminated or having its contents suspect will be immediately removed from service and
reported to ______________. The supplier will be immediately notified.
4.6 Leaking or defective containers.
4.6.1 Leaking Containers. Supervisors will ensure all employees under their
control understand the following. Any employee discovering a leaking container should attempt
to take the following actions:
- Notify workers in the immediate area of the leak.
- If the container could contain hazardous material (or if you're not sure), evacuate
personnel in the area to fresh air (preferably up-wind or side-wind relative to the source).
- Report the following as soon as possible to ________.
-- Contents.
-- Location.
-- Number of employees in immediate area.
-- Circumstances of the release.
-- Condition of container.
-- Other pertinent information as required.
-- ________________________________________
-- ________________________________________
-- ________________________________________
4.6.2 Defective Containers. Supervisors will ensure all employees under their control
understand the following. Any employee discovering a defective or corroded container should
attempt to take the following actions:
- Notify the supervisor of the department where the container was discovered.
- If the container could contain hazardous material (if you're not sure), evacuate personnel
in the area to fresh air (preferably up-wind or side-wind relative to the source).
- Supervisor. Report the following as soon as possible to ___________________.
-- Contents.
-- Location.
-- Number of employees in immediate area.
-- Circumstances.
-- Condition of container.
-- Other pertinent information as required.
-- ________________________________________

-- ________________________________________
-- ________________________________________
4.7 Container usage requirements.
4.7.1 Content Identification. Where company employees are responsible to handle and
connect the container for use the operation will not proceed unless the contents can be verified by
legible markings and labels.
4.7.2 Container caps, valve outlet caps, and plugs.
4.7.2.1 Container caps. Where removable caps are provided by the gas supplier
for valve protection, company employees shall keep such caps on containers at all times except
when containers are connected to dispensing equipment.
4.7.2.2 Valve outlet caps and plugs. Where valve outlet caps and plugs are
provided by the supplier, employees will keep such devices on the containers and valve outlets at
all times except when containers are connected to dispensing equipment.
4.7.3 Misuse. No container will be used for anything other than it's intended purpose.
Containers will not be used as rollers, supports or for any purpose other than to contain the
content as received. No employee will allow an unsafe condition such as this to occur without
notifying his or her supervisor.
4.7.4 Containers not in use (configuration). When containers are not being used
the valves will remain closed at all times except when operational constraints apply.
4.8 Movement of compressed gas containers.
4.8.1 Trucks. Containers will not be rolled, dragged, or slid. A suitable hand truck, fork
truck, roll platform, or similar device will be used to move containers.
4.8.2 Rough handling. Containers will not be dropped or permitted to strike violently
against each other or other surfaces.
4.8.3 Lifting requirements.
4.8.3.1 Container caps. Container caps will not be used for lifting containers
except for the use of hand trucks which grip the container cap for lifting on to the hand truck. In
any case the container will not be lifted higher than six inches above the operating surface.
4.8.3.2 Magnetic lifting devices. Magnetic lifting devices are prohibited from use
with compressed gas containers.
4.8.3.3 Ropes, chains, or slings. Ropes, chains, or slings are prohibited from use
with compressed gas containers unless lugs or lifting attachments are provided by the
manufacturer.

4.8.3.4 Cradles or platforms. Where approved lifting attachments have been

provided by the manufacturer, cradles or platforms are authorized for use.
4.9 Container storage requirements.
4.9.1 Posting requirements.
4.9.1.1 No Smoking. No Smoking signs will be posted in the storage area.
4.9.1.2 Type gas. Signs designating the type gas stored in the area will be posted.
4.9.2 Grouping requirements. Where different types of gases are stored in the same
general area the following apply.
4.9.2.1
dissimilar gases.

Like gases.

Gases will stored with like gases and segregated from

4.9.2.2 Full and empty containers. Full and empty containers will not be
intermingled. Separate storage areas will be delineated for each.
4.9.3 Stock rotation. Stock will be rotated so that the oldest material will be the first to
be used. The storage layout will be such that old stock can be removed first with a minimum
handling of other containers.
4.9.4 Storage rooms. Storage rooms used by this company will be well ventilated and
dry. Room temperature will not exceed 125 degrees F. Storage in subsurface location will be
avoided.
4.9.5 Separation from combustibles. Containers will not stored near readily ignitable
substances such as gasoline or waste, or near combustibles in bulk, including oil.
4.9.6 External corrosion requirements. Containers will not be exposed to continuous
dampness and should not be stored near salt or other corrosive chemicals or fumes. Corrosion
may damage the containers and may cause the valve protection caps to stick.
4.9.7 Mechanical damage requirements. Containers shall be protected from any object
that will produce a harmful cut or other abrasion in the surface of the metal. Containers will not
be stored near elevators, gangways, unprotected platform edges or in locations where heavy
moving objects may strike or fall on them.
4.9.8 Storage and use requirements.
4.9.8.1 Store upright. All compressed gas containers in service or in storage will
be stored standing upright where they are not likely to be knocked over.
4.9.8.2 Restrain. All compressed gas containers in use will be restrained above the
midpoint to prevent accidental fall-over of the container.

4.9.8.3 Gas containers with a water volume up to 305 cu.in. (5.0 L) may be stored
in a horizontal position.
4.9.8.4 Container valve end up. Liquefied gas containers except those designed
for use in a horizontal position on tow motors, etc., will be stored and used valve end up.
Acetylene containers will be stored and used valve end up. Storage of acetylene containers valve
end up will minimize the possibility of solvent being discharged. Note: Valve end up includes
conditions where the container axis is inclined as much as 45 degrees from the vertical.
4.9.9 Outdoor storage. Containers may be stored in the open, but will be stored on a
clean dry surface to prevent corrosion to the bottom of the container.
4.9.9.1 Sunlight. Containers may be stored in direct sunlight, except in localities
where extreme temperatures prevail (above 125 degrees F.). If our supplier recommends storage
in the shade for a particular gas, this recommendation will be observed.
4.9.10 Public area. Containers used or stored in public areas will be protected to prevent
tampering.
4.9.11 Interference with egress. Containers when stored inside will not be located near
exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of employees.
4.10 Connecting containers and withdrawing content.
4.10.1 Trained personnel. Compressed gases will be handled and used only by properly
trained employees. Employees must have had initial training in order to handle and use
compressed gases.
4.10.2 Content identification. Employees will verify that a label exists and review the
label before beginning operations with a compressed gas. Unmarked containers will not be used.
Such containers will be reported to __________________. The container color will never be
relied on for identification of a container.
4.10.3 Container caps. Caps will be retained and not removed until the container is
placed in service.
4.10.4 Secure containers. This company will ensure that compressed gases will be
secured above the midpoint to prevent them from being knocked over.
4.10.5 Pressure regulator. A suitable pressure regulating device will be used where gas is
admitted to a system of lower pressure rating than the supply pressure, and where, due to the gas
capacity of the supply source, the system rating may be exceeded.
4.10.6 Pressure relief device. A suitable pressure relief device will be used to protect a
system using a compressed has where the system has a pressure rating less than the compressed
gas supply source and where, due to the gas capacity of the supply source, the system pressure
rating may be exceeded.

4.10.7 Connection requirements. Connections that do not fit will not be forced. Threads
on regulator connections or other auxiliary equipment will match those on container valve outlets.
4.10.8 Manifold. Where compressed gas containers are connected to a manifold, the
manifold, and its related equipment will be of proper design for the product(s) they are to contain
at the appropriate temperatures, pressures, and flows.
4.10.9 Equipment compatibility. Regulators, gauges, hoses, and other appliances
provided for use with a particular gas or group of gases, will not be used on containers containing
gases having different chemical properties unless information obtained from the supplier indicates
that this can be done safely.
4.10.10 Container valve requirements.
4.10.10.1 Container valves will be opened slowly and pointed away from
personnel and sources of ignition.
4.10.10.2 For valves having no handwheel the wrench provided by, or
recommended by the supplier will be used.
4.10.10.3 On valve containing a handwheel wrenches will not be used.
4.10.10.4 Valves will never be forced open or closed. If valves become frozen for
whatever reason, the supplier will be contacted to provide instructions.
4.10.11 Dusting clothing, cleaning work areas. Compressed has will not used to dust off
clothing or clean work areas of debris. This may cause serious injury to the eyes or body or
create a fire hazard.
4.10.12 Residual empty container pressure. When withdrawing a nonliquefied
compressed gas from a container, the internal pressure should not be reduced to below 20 psig so
as to preclude the backflow of atmospheric air or other contaminants into the container. The
container valve should be closed tightly to retain this residual pressure.
4.10.13 Check valves. Compressed gases will not be used where the container may be
contaminated by the feedback of process materials unless protected by suitable traps or check
valves.
4.10.14 Gas tightness. Connections to piping, regulators, and other appliances will be
kept tight to prevent leakage. Where hose is used, it shall be kept in good condition.
4.10.15 Removing pressure regulator. Before a regulator is removed from a container,
the container valve shall be closed and the regulator drained of gas pressure.
5. General safety rules for specific types of gases.
5.1 Flammable gases.

5.1.1 Adjoining exposures. Provisions will be made to protect flammable gases from
hazardous exposure to and against hazardous exposure from adjoining buildings, equipment,
property, and concentrations of people.
5.1.2 Heating requirements. Where storage areas are heated, the source will be by steam,
hot water, or other indirect means. Heating by flames or fire is prohibited.
5.1.3 Electrical equipment requirements. Will conform to the provisions of NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code, article 501, for Class 1 Division 2 locations.
5.1.4 Sources of ignition will be forbidden.
5.1.5 Storage buildings will be well ventilated.
5.1.6 Combustibles and ignition sources. Flammable gas containers stored inside of
buildings with other occupancies will be kept at least 20 feet from combustibles or ignitions
sources.
5.1.7 Capacity limitations. Flammable gas containers stored inside industrial buildings on
company property except those in use or those attached for use are limited to a total gas capacity
of 2500 cubic feet of acetylene or nonliquefied flammable gas, or a total container content water
capacity of 735 pounds for liquefied petroleum gas or stabilized methylacetylene-propadiene.
5.1.8 Fire protection requirements.
5.1.8.1 Fire extinguishers. Adequate portable fire extinguishers of carbon dioxide
or dry chemical types will be made available for fire emergencies at company storage locations.
5.1.8.2 No smoking signs. Signs will be posted around the storage area of
buildings or at the entrance to storage rooms.
5.1.8.3 Leak testing. A flame or other ignition source will not be used for
detection of flammable gas leaks. Use either a flammable gas leak detector, soapy water, or other
suitable solution.
5.2 Oxygen (Including oxidizing gases)
5.2.1 Cleanliness. Oxygen containers, valves, regulators, hose and other oxygen
apparatus will be kept free at all times from oil or grease and will not be handled with oily hands,
oily gloves, or with greasy equipment.
5.2.2 Separation of oxygen from combustibles. Oxygen containers in storage will be
separated from flammable has containers or combustible materials (especially oil and grease) a
minimum distance of 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire
resistance rating of at least one-half hour.
5.2.3 Oxygen-rich atmospheres. The oxygen content in work areas (other than hyperbaric
chambers) must not exceed 23 percent by volume.

5.2.4 Compatibility of materials. Any materials used by this company that come into
contact with oxygen in valves, piping, fittings, regulators, and utilization equipment must be
suitable for use with oxygen, ant at the pressures and conditions involved at the specific use point
of material. The handling and use of oxygen above 3000 psi may involve greater fire potential,
adequate safety systems analysis need to be made.
5.3 Acid and alkaline gases.
5.3.1 Personal protective equipment. Supervisors will ensure that precautions are taken
to avoid contacting skin or eyes with acid or alkaline gases. Chemical goggles or face shields,
rubber (or other suitable chemically protective material) gloves and aprons will be worn. Long
sleeves and trousers will be worn. Open toed shoes or sneakers are prohibited.
5.3.2 Respiratory equipment. Employees handling and using acid and alkaline gases will
have gas masks or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) immediately available for use.
SCBA must be used when the concentration of the gas could be higher than the mask canister
rating, and or where the oxygen content of the atmosphere could be below 19 percent by volume.
5.3.3 Emergency showers and eyewash fountains. Supervisors will ensure that areas
where acid or alkaline gases are used are equipped with an emergency shower and eyewash
fountain.
5.3.4 Quantity on site. Because of their hazardous nature, supervisors will limit the
quantity of this type of gas to the minimum requirements for the foreseeable future.
5.3.5 Ventilation. Acid and alkaline gases will only be used in well ventilated areas.
5.4 Highly toxic gases.
5.4.1 Respiratory equipment. Employees handling and using highly toxic gases will have
gas masks or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) immediately available for use. SCBA
must be used when the concentration of the gas could be higher than the mask canister rating, and
or where the oxygen content of the atmosphere could be below 19 percent by volume.
5.4.2 Storage locations. Storage of highly toxic gases will be:
5.4.2.1 Outdoors, or in a separate noncombustible building without other
occupancy, or in a separate room without other occupancy.
5.4.2.2 Of noncombustible construction with a fire-resistance rating of at least one
hour.
5.4.2.3 Well ventilated to preclude development of hazardous concentrations.
5.4.2.4 Protected against tampering.

5.4.3 Ventilation. Highly toxic gases will be used only in forced ventilated areas or in
hoods with forced ventilation, or outdoors. Hazard analysis will be conducted on equipment
emitting high concentrations. The gas will be discharged into appropriate scrubbing equipment
which will remove or neutralize the toxic effects before entering the effluent gas stream.
5.4.4 Toxicity. Supervisors will ensure the following. Before using a highly toxic gas,
employees must read and understand all warning labels and material data sheet information. All
employees working in the immediate area where these gases are handled will be instructed as to
the toxicity of the gases and methods of protection against harmful exposure. Employees will not
be exposed to concentrations greater than those determined to be safe levels by OSHA 29 CFR
1910.1000 and the threshold limit values guidance by the ACGIH.
5.4.5 Quantity on site. Because of their hazardous nature, supervisors will limit the
quantity of this type of gas to the minimum requirements for the foreseeable future.
5.5 Cryogenic liquefied gases. Cryogenic liquids are gases which are handled in liquid form at
relatively low pressure and extremely low temperatures, usually below -238 degrees F. Because
of their low temperature, cryogenic liquids are handled in multi-wall, vacuum-insulated
containers, tank trucks, tank cars, and storage tanks to minimize evaporation and venting of the
gas. Some cryogenic liquids in small quantities are also handled in open, low pressure thermos
type containers in laboratory work.
5.5.1 Personal protective equipment. Cryogenic liquids and cold gases can cause frostbite
injury upon contact with the body. When handling cryogenic liquids supervisors will ensure that
employees use suitable eye protection, such as a face shield, safety glasses, or safety goggles,
hand protection, such as insulated loose fitting gloves, and proper clothing to prevent other bodily
exposure.
5.5.2 Ventilation. Cryogenic liquid containers will only be stored and handled in well
ventilated areas to prevent excessive concentrations of the gas. Containers are equipped with
pressure relief devices which permit venting of gas intentionally.
5.5.3 Container handling. Cryogenic liquid containers will be handled and stored in an
upright position. The containers must not be dropped, tipped over, or rolled on their sides. A
four wheeled handling truck will be used to move cryogenic liquid containers over 20 gallons
capacity.
5.5.4 Containers. Containers designed for specific gas storage will not be used for any
other type of gas.
5.5.5 Pressure relief devices. Containers entering this facility will be provided with DOT
approved devices to prevent excessive buildup of pressure from warming gas. Where cryogenic
liquids or cold gas may be trapped between valves, piping will be quipped with appropriate
pressure relief devices.
5.5.6 Transfer of cryogenic liquids. Only transfer lines designed for cryogenic liquids will
be used. Transfer of cryogenic liquids will be performed slowly enough to minimize excess
evaporation and stress due to rapid cooling and contraction of warm containers and equipment.

5.5.7 Liquid oxygen. Liquid oxygen containers, piping and equipment will be kept clean
and free of grease, oil, and organic materials. Ignitions sources are not permitted in areas where
liquid oxygen is stored or transferred.
5.5.8 Liquid hydrogen. Ignitions sources are not permitted in areas where liquid
hydrogen is stored or transferred. Liquid hydrogen must be stored and transferred under positive
pressure to prevent the infiltration and solidification of air or other gases.
5.5.9 Liquid helium and liquid neon. Liquid helium and liquid neon must be stored and
transferred under positive pressure to prevent the infiltration and solidification of air or other
gases.
5.5.10 Liquefied natural gas. Ignitions sources are not permitted in areas where liquefied
natural gas is stored or transferred. Liquefied natural gas must be stored and transferred under
positive pressure to prevent the infiltration of air or other gases.
5.5.11 Inert gases. In areas where inert gases are used or stored employees will have selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) immediately available for use. SCBA must be used in the
even the oxygen in the room is displaced by the inert gas creating an oxygen deficient atmosphere
where the oxygen content of the atmosphere could be below 19 percent by volume.
6. Visual inspection of compressed gas cylinders. Employees of this company will use the
following for general inspection of compressed gas cylinders. Our supplier has the first
responsibility for inspection of cylinders used by this company in accordance with CGA and NFPA
guidelines. Only the following inspection criteria will be followed by employees of this company:
*DECISION POINT The following inspection criteria assumes that your employees will only
inspect for superficial deficiencies with compressed gas cylinders. Detailed inspection of cylinders
requires extensive training. It is recommended that if cylinders are suspected to be deficient in
any manner that they be removed from service, and the supplier be notified and a representative of
the supplier inspect the cylinder.
General Visual Inspection Criteria For Compressed Gas Cylinders
Inspect for:

Possible result:

- Dents
- Cuts, gouges or digs
- Corrosion
- Pitting
- Crevice corrosion
- Bulges
- Neck defects
- ARC/Torch burns
- Valve ease-of-movement
- Valve thread serviceability

Weakening of cylinder wall

Decrease in wall thickness
Decrease in wall thickness
Decrease in wall thickness
Weakening of cylinder wall
Weakening of cylinder wall
Leak or cylinder explosion
Weakening of cylinder wall
Corrosion leading to leak
Leak during operation

6.1 Suspect cylinders. Cylinders that are suspected to be deficient in any manner will be
removed from service. The supplier will then be notified and a representative of the supplier will
be asked to inspect the cylinder. Company employees discovering a cylinder suspected to be
deficient in any manner should notify the following company representative
__________________.
7. General company safety rules for use of compressed gas.
7.1 Pre-operation safety rules.
- Read the Material Safety Data Sheet before use.
- Inspect cylinder for damage before use.
- Ensure "In use" label is present.
- Ensure all labels/warnings are readable.
- Place upright on stable dry surface.
- Ensure cylinder is restrained above mid-point.
- Keep heat, flame, and electrical sources from gas.
- Operate in accordance with established procedures.
7.2 Post-operation safety rules.
- Ensure "empty" or like label is present.
- Remove from operation using established procedures.
- Close valve completely and cap cylinder.
- Transport cylinder using handtruck.
7.3 Full cylinder storage rules.
- Read the Material Safety Data Sheet before use.
- Do not smoke.
- Mark cylinder with date of storage.
- Ensure stock is properly rotated.
- Use oldest stock first.
- Inspect cylinder for damage before storage.
- Store with like kind of gas.
- Ensure all labels are readable.
- Ensure valve assembly is tightly capped.
- Ensure cylinder is restrained above midpoint.
- Store upright on stable dry surface.
- Keep electrical devices away from gas.
- Keep combustible materials away from gas.
- Keep heat and flame away from gas.
7.4 Empty cylinder storage rules.
- Read the Material Safety Data Sheet before use.
- Do not smoke.
- Label cylinder "empty" before storage.
- Ensure valve assembly closed tightly.

- Ensure valve assembly capped tightly.

- Inspect cylinder for damage before storage.
- Store with like kind of gas cylinders.
- Ensure all labels are readable.
- Ensure cylinder is restrained above midpoint.
- Store upright on stable dry surface.
- Keep electrical devices away from gas.
- Keep combustible materials away from gas.
- Keep heat and flame away from gas.
8. Compressed gas storage locations.
Location
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Type Gas
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Average Quantity Stored

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Last Hazard Eval.

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9. Facility/Department Evaluation. An evaluation of our facility(s) will be conducted to

identify, designate, and prioritize Compressed Gas use and storage.
9.1 Existing Compressed Gas Systems. A process hazard analysis will be conducted for existing
systems. Existing systems where possible, will be designated and managed as a complete and
separate process.
9.2 Future Compressed Gas Systems. For new systems, a process hazard analysis will be
conducted. The PHA will be used to improve the design and construction of the process from a
reliability and quality point of view. The safe operation of the new process will be enhanced by
making use of the PHA recommendations before final installations are completed.
9.3 Gas System listing. The following systems have been designated and evaluated.
Designated Gas System Listing
System Title
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*DECISION POINT Review the following list of CGA safety manuals and determine which
would be appropriate for you to maintain for your company. To obtain them you can contact the
CGA for a current literature catalog at:
Compressed Gas Association, Inc.
1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suit 1004
Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 412-0900
10. Compressed Gas Association safety manuals. The following CGA safety manuals will be
maintained by this company.
- Handbook of Compressed Gases
Cylinders
- CGA Pamphlet C-1 Methods for Hydrostatic Testing, Gas Cylinders
- CGA Pamphlet C-2 Disp. of Unserv. Comp. Gas (known contents)
- CGA Pamphlet C-3 Welding on Thin Walled Steel Cylinders
- CGA Pamphlet C-4 ANS Marking Port. Comp. Gas for Content ID
- CGA Pamphlet C-5 Cylinder Service Life - Seamless Cylinders
- CGA Pamphlet C-6 Visual Inspection of Steel Comp. Gas Cylinders
- CGA Pamphlet C-6.1 Visual Inspection of Aluminum Comp. Gas Cyl.
- CGA Pamphlet C-6.2 Visual Inspection of Fiber Reinf. HP Cyl.
- CGA Pamphlet C-6.3 Visual Inspection of LP Alum Comp. Gas Cyl.
- CGA Pamphlet C-7 Precautionary Labeling/Marking of Gas Contain.
- CGA Pamphlet C-8 Requalification of DOT-3HT Seamless Gas Cyl.
- CGA Pamphlet C-9 Color Marking of Gas Cont. for Medical Use
- CGA Pamphlet C-10 Procedures for Changes of Gas Serv. Comp Gas.
- CGA Pamphlet C-11 Inspection of Comp. Gas Cyl. at time of Manu.
- CGA Pamphlet C-12 Qualification for Acetylene Cylinder Design
- CGA Pamphlet C-13 Visual Inspection/Requal. of Acetylene Cyl.
- CGA Pamphlet C-14 Fire Testing of DOT Safety Relief Device Sys.
- CGA Pamphlet C-15 Cyl. Design Proof and Performance Tests.
- CGA Pamphlet C-16 Registration Program for Cyl. Owner Symbols
- CGA Pamphlet C-16.1 Owner's Registration, Symbols, & Names
Equipment: Regulators and Hose Lines
- CGA Pamphlet E-1 Standard Connections for Weld/Cut Equip.
- CGA Pamphlet E-2 Hose Line Check Valve Standards for Weld/Cut.
- CGA Pamphlet E-3 Pipeline Regulator Inlet Connection Standards
- CGA Pamphlet E-4 Standard for Gas Regulators for Weld/Cutting.
- CGA Pamphlet E-5 Torch Standard for Welding and Cutting.
- CGA Pamphlet E-6 Standard for Hydraul. Type Pipeline Prot. Dev.

- CGA Pamphlet E-7 ANS for Medical Gas Regulators and Flowmeters
- CGA Pamphlet E-9 Standard for Med. Press. PTFE Lined Pigtails
Gases
- CGA Pamphlet G-1 Acetylene
- CGA Pamphlet G-1.1 Commodity Specification for Acetylene
- CGA Pamphlet G-1.2 Recommendations for Chemical Acetylene Met.
- CGA Pamphlet G-1.3 Acetylene Transmission for Chemical Synth.
- CGA Pamphlet G-1.5 Carbide Lime - Its Value and Its Uses
- CGA Pamphlet G-1.6 Rec. Pract. for Mobile Acetylene Trailer Sys
- CGA Pamphlet G-1.7 Stand. for Stor/Hand. of Cal. Carb. Contain.
- CGA Pamphlet G-2 Anhydrous Ammonia
- CGA Pamphlet G-2.1 ANS Storage/Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia
- CGA Pamphlet G-2.2 Meth. for Det. Min. of 0.2% Wat. in An. Amm.
- CGA Pamphlet G-3 Sulfur Dioxide
- CGA Pamphlet G-4 Oxygen
- CGA Pamphlet G-4.1 Cleaning for oxygen service
- CGA Pamphlet G-4.3 Commodity Specification for Oxygen
- CGA Pamphlet G-4.4 Ind. Pract. for Gas. Oxy. Trans. and Pip Sys
- CGA Pamphlet G-4.5 Commodity Spec. for Oxygen (Chem. Reaction)
- CGA Pamphlet G-4.6 Oxygen Compressor Installation Guide
- CGA Pamphlet G-5 Hydrogen
- CGA Pamphlet G-5.3 Commodity Specification for Hydrogen
- CGA Pamphlet G-5.4 Stand. for Hydrogen Piping at Consumer Loc.
- CGA Pamphlet G-6 Carbon Dioxide
- CGA Pamphlet G-6.1 Stand. for Low Press. Carb. Dio. Sys.
- CGA Pamphlet G-6.2 Commodity Specification for Carbon Dioxide
- CGA Pamphlet G-6.3 Carbon Dioxide Cyl Filling and Hand. Proc.
- CGA Pamphlet G-6.4 Safe Transfer of Liq. Carbon Dioxide in Carg
- CGA Pamphlet G-6.5 Stand for Small Sta. Low Pres Car. Diox Sys.
- CGA Pamphlet G-7 Compressed Air for Human Respiration
- CGA Pamphlet G-7.1 ANS Commodity Specification for Air
- CGA Pamphlet G-8.1 Standard for Installation-Nitrous Oxide
- CGA Pamphlet G-8.2 Commodity Specification for Nitrous Oxide
- CGA Pamphlet G-9 Commodity Specification for Helium
- CGA Pamphlet G-10.1 Commodity Specification for Nitrogen
- CGA Pamphlet G-11.1 Commodity Specification for Argon
- CGA Pamphlet G-12 Hydrogen Sulfide
Insulated Cargo Tanks
- CGA Pamphlet GGA-341 Stand for Ins. Cargo Tnk Spec for Cryo Liq
Protection and Safe Handling
- CGA Pamphlet P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases (Containers)
- CGA Pamphlet P-2 Characteristics & Safe Handling of Medical gas

- CGA Pamphlet P-2.1 Rec. for Med. Surg. Vac. Sys. in Health Care - CGA Pamphlet P-2.5
Transfilling of High Pres Gas Oxygen for Res
- CGA Pamphlet P-2.6 Transfilling of Liq Oxy for Respiration
- CGA Pamphlet P-5 Care of High Press. Cyl for Und Water Breath
- CGA Pamphlet P-6 Stand. High Density Data High Atmos. Hydrogen
- CGA Pamphlet P-7 Standard for Requal of Cargo Tank Hoses Used
- CGA Pamphlet P-8 Safe Practices Guide for Air Separation Plants
- CGA Pamphlet P-9 Argon Nitrogen, and Helium
- CGA Pamphlet P-10 Viny Chloride Monomer Tank Car Manway Cover
- CGA Pamphlet P-11 Metric Practice Guide for Comp. Gas Ind.
- CGA Pamphlet P-12 Safe Handling of Cryogenic Liquids
- CGA Pamphlet P-13 Safe Handling of Liquid Carbon Monoxide
- CGA Pamphlet P-14 Accident Prev in Oxy Rich/Defic. Atmospheres
- CGA Pamphlet P-15 Filling of Ind. and Med. Nonflamm. Gas Cyl.
- CGA Pamphlet P-16 Recommended Proc. for Nit. Purg. of Tank Cars
- CGA Pamphlet P-17 Proc. for Pneumatic Retest of Cargo Tanks
- CGA Pamphlet P-18 Standard for Bulk Inert Gas Systems
- CGA Pamphlet P-19 Hazard Ratings for Compressed Gases
- CGA Pamphlet P-20-T Tent. Stand. for the Class. of Tox. Gas Mix
Pressure Relief Devices (PFDs)
- CGA Pamphlet S-1.1 Part 1 - Cyl. for Compressed Gases (PFDs)
- CGA Pamphlet S-1.2 Part 2 - Cargo/Port Tanks for Comp. Gases
- CGA Pamphlet S-1.3 Part 3 - PFDs Comp. Gas Storage Containers
- CGA Pamphlet S-7 Methods for Selecting PFD for Comp Gases
Valve Connections
- CGA Pamphlet V-1 Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Connections
- CGA Pamphlet V-5 Diameter Index Safety System
- CGA Pamphlet V-6 Stand. Cryogenic Liquid Transfer Connections
- CGA Pamphlet V-6.1 Stand. Carbon Dioxide Transfer Connections
- CGA Pamphlet V-7 Stand. Meth. of Det. Cyl. Valve Outlet Connect
- CGA Pamphlet V-9 ANS CGA Stand for Compressed Gas Cyl. Valves