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Transporting Gases
Storing Cylinders
Guidance Notes for Siting Gas Manifolds
Fires and Gas Leaks
SOME HINTS ON SAFETY

SOME HINTS ON SAFETY

  • Never smoke when handling gas cylinders of any sort
  • Do not drop cylinders from a height
  • Store cylinders in a well ventilated place
  • Keep cylinders away from electrical circuits and from sources of fire or heat
  • Store and use cylinders in the upright position
  • Avoid contact of cylinders and cylinder fittings with oil or grease
  • Always use a recommended regulator to control and monitor gas withdrawal from cylinders
  • Use proper tools to fit and remove equipment and accessories
  • Do not use oxygen to drive power tools such as drills. Etc
  • Use Nitrogen instead Test for gas leaks with soapy water
  • Do not weld or braze or repair cylinders and valves
  • Use appropriate cylinder for each gas type.