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    The document provides tips for safely storing, handling, and using compressed gas cylinders including storing cylinders with closed valves, securing cylinders, separating gas types, securing and ventilating storage areas, and safely transporting, connecting, and disconnecting cylinders.

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    The document provides tips for safely storing, handling, and using compressed gas cylinders including storing cylinders with closed valves, securing cylinders, separating gas types, securing and ventilating storage areas, and safely transporting, connecting, and disconnecting cylinders.

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    The document provides tips for safely storing, handling, and using compressed gas cylinders including storing cylinders with closed valves, securing cylinders, separating gas types, securing and ventilating storage areas, and safely transporting, connecting, and disconnecting cylinders.

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    COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER STORAGE

    We use compressed gases for a variety of tasks at our facility. We use compressed gases and the
    cylinders that store them for welding, powering industrial trucks and a variety of less common
    things. Many of us use them at home for fueling a grill.
    The convenience of compressed gas does not come without a price though . . . we need to store,
    handle and use them properly or the consequences can be devastating.
    Today we'll look at some tips for compressed gas cylinder storage.

     Store cylinders with their cylinder valves in the closed position.


     Securely attach cylinder valve caps.
     Separate cylinders according to their contents. Place oxygen cylinders at least 20 feet from
    any flammable gas cylinders or combustible materials; or by a noncombustible barrier at
    least five-feet high and with a fire-resistant rating of at least 30 minutes.
     Identify empty cylinders, and store empty cylinders separate from full cylinders.
     Secure all cylinders while in storage and in use.
     Ventilate all cylinder storage.
     Keep cylinder storage away from fire and potential electrical hazards.
     Ensure all cylinders are labeled to identify their contents. Do not trust the cylinder color code
    as identification method for cylinder content.
     Store acetylene cylinders upright
     Avoid dropping or striking cylinders.

    Handling and Transporting

     Transport cylinders securely on a cart designed for cylinder use.


     Secure all cylinders during transport.
     Turn all cylinder valves off.
     Attach protective caps securely.
     Prohibit cylinders' use as rollers or supports for other equipment.
     Roll cylinders on their bottom edge when moving them short distances.

    Using Compressed Gas

     Inspect all cylinders, valves, regulators, hoses, torches and other equipment prior to use.
     Position the cylinder valve end up when in use.
     Place cylinders away from burning and cutting operations.
     Vent the cylinder by slightly opening (cracking) valve prior to attaching a regulator or any
    hoses or piping. Avoid being in front of the valve opening when this is done.
     Use the proper regulator for the cylinder to reduce pressure.
     Ensure that all connectors are free of oil and grease.
     Ensure that fuel gas and oxygen hoses are easily distinguishable. All other lines are to be
    identifiable.
     Disconnect hose couplings with a rotary motion and a pull.
     Open all valves slowly.
     Use a friction lighter to ignite any flame.
     Upon completion, close all valves.
     Close cylinder valves tightly.
     Close needle valves ‘finger tight’ to avoid damage to valve and/or valve stem.
     Vent all hoses.
     Use a diffuser regulated to less than 30 psi to blow away dust, dirt and debris.

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