Safe Storage, Handling & Use of Compressed Gases

Training Package
TP 03/05
Safe Storage, Handling & Use

of Compressed Gases
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Safe Storage, Handling & Use
of Compressed Gases
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Preface
The original PowerPoint was prepared by Ray Bradish & Sam Hoynes and was
presented at the ASSE Conference, San Antonio, Texas in August 2000.
Acknowledgement is hereby given for the use of this material.
Certain references are made in the context of U.S. regulations. The user will need
to check these against applicable local requirements.
Compressed gas in three
forms
• COMPRESSED (CYLINDER)
• Liquefied (CO2; N2 & O2 IN PORTABLE
LIQUID CYLINDERS )
• DISSOLVED (ACETYLENE)
Three Classes of Gas
• FLAMMABLE
• NON-FLAMMABLE
• POISON
Flammable Gases
Examples are:
• Acetylene
• Hydrogen
• Propane
• Butane
Non-Flammable Gases
Examples are:
• Nitrogen
• Argon
• Helium
• Air
• Carbon Dioxide
• Oxygen
Poison Gases
Examples Examples
Toxic Corrosive
Arsine Chlorine
Phosphine Hydrogen
Hydrogen Sulphide Chloride
Oxidising Gas
OXYGEN
Cylinder
Use
Before Using Cylinder
IDENTIFY THE GAS!!
READ THE LABEL! DO NOT

DEPEND ON THE COLOUR
OF THE CYLINDER
Cylinder Use
NEVER REMOVE THE VALVE

PROTECTION CAP UNTIL
THE CYLINDER IS SECURED
AND READY FOR USE!!
Cylinder with Fixed Cap
(Tulip Type)
Cylinder Use
NEVER USE AN ADAPTOR TO

MAKE A CYLINDER FIT A
REGULATOR OR OTHER
EQUIPMENT!!
Cylinder Use
OPEN VALVE SLOWLY!!
STAND TO THE SIDE OF THE

REGULATOR WHEN OPENING
Cylinder Use
IF A CYLINDER VALVE DOES NOT
OPERATE EASILY, CONTACT YOUR
GAS SUPPLIER FOR ASSISTANCE!!
NEVER USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO

OPERATE A CYLINDER VALVE
Cylinder Use
LEAK CHECK CYLINDER CONNECTIONS
WITH A SOAPY SOLUTION
NEVER USE A FLAME!!

Cylinder Use
NEVER STRIKE AN
ELECTRICAL ARC ON A
COMPRESSED GAS
CYLINDER!!
Cylinder Use
CLOSE CYLINDER
VALVES WHEN NOT IN
USE!!
Cylinder Use
DO NOT TRANSPORT A
LEAKING CYLINDER!!
(CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER)
Cylinders & OSHA
(Occupational Safety & Health Agency, USA)
MOST CITED VIOLATIONS

• OXYGEN & FLAMMABLE GASES
STORED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER
(<6 M)
• CYLINDER CAPS NOT IN PLACE
• CYLINDERS NOT PROPERLY SECURED

Cylinder
Storage
Cylinder Storage
SEPARATE STORAGE AREAS
BASED UPON
• TYPES OF GASES
• FULL & EMPTY CYLINDERS
Cylinder Storage
SECURE THE CYLINDER

WITH VALVE PROTECTION
CAP IN PLACE!!
(CHAIN, TIED, ETC.)
Cylinder Storage
STORE CYLINDERS IN WELL

VENTILATED AREAS THAT DO
NOT EXCEED 50 OC
Cylinder Storage
• PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE
• KEEP AWAY FROM ELECTRICAL

CIRCUITS
• AVOID EXCESSIVE MOISTURE

Cylinder
Handling
Cylinder Handling
• DO NOT ROLL OR DRAG
CYLINDERS
• USE A HAND TRUCK TO MOVE

CYLINDERS
Cylinder Handling
• KEEP VALVE PROTECTION CAPS IN

PLACE WHILE IN STORAGE,
DURING HANDLING, AND IN
TRANSPORTATION!!
Cylinder Handling
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT A

CYLINDER BY THE VALVE
PROTECTION CAP!!
Cylinder Handling
• NEVER TRANSPORT CYLINDERS IN

CAR TRUNKS OR ENCLOSED
VEHICLES!!
X
Special precautions
for
FLAMMABLE
GASES
Flammable Gases
NO SMOKING
NEAR
FLAMMABLE GASES!!
Flammable Gases
USE SPARK PROOF

TOOLS!!
Flammable Gases
FLAMMABLE GASES SHOULD

BE STORED 6 METRES AWAY
FROM
• OXIDISERS
• COMBUSTIBLES
• IGNITION SOURCES
Flammable Gases
LIMIT QUANTITIES OF FLAMMABLE
GASES STORED INSIDE A BUILDING!!
ONE EXAMPLE FROM A GUIDELINE:
• 60 M3
• 150 Kg of LPG
(LIMIT IS BEST SET AFTER A PROPER RISK ASSESSMENT)
• THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE CYLINDERS IN ACTUAL USE OR

ATTACHED FOR USE.
Flammable Gases
FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE GIVEN,
STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE GASES IN EXCESS OF 60 M3 OR
150 KG SHALL BE KEPT
• IN A SEPARATE ROOM
• IN A SEPARATE BUILDING
• OUTDOORS
Flammable Gases
ACETYLENE
WHEN USING A CYLINDER:
• STORE CYLINDER UPRIGHT
• KEEP OUTLET PRESSURE AFTER
REGULATOR TO MAXIMUM 1 BAR(G)
• OPEN CYLINDER VALVE 1/2 TO 3/4 TURN
Special precautions for
OXYGEN AND OTHER

OXIDIZERS
Oxygen
KEEP AWAY FROM

OIL AND GREASE!!
Oxygen
KEEP OXYGEN SEPARATED

FROM FLAMMABLE GASES
• 6 METRES
• 30 MINUTE RATED FIREWALL
(TYPICAL GUIDELINES; REFER TO LOCAL REGULATIONS)
Special precautions for
POISON GASES
(TOXIC & CORROSIVE)
Poison Gases
HAVE A DETAILED
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
IN PLACE!!
Poison Gases
LIMIT QUANTITIES OF
POISON AND CORROSIVE
GASES IN USE AND
STORAGE!!
Poison Gases
STORAGE OF POISON GASES
• OUTDOORS
• INDOORS
FORCED VENTILATED GAS
CABINET
Poison Gases
WEAR ALL REQUIRED

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
AND/OR PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING!!
Poison Gases
FOR CORROSIVE GASES
• SAFETY SHOWER & EYEWASH

READILY AVAILABLE
Summary
NEVER USE A GAS (ANY
GAS) UNLESS YOU ARE
TRAINED IN ITS USE AND
UNDERSTAND ITS
HAZARDS!!
Summary
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

SHEETS (MSDS) ARE A
GOOD SOURCE FOR
EMPLOYEE TRAINING
MATERIAL!!

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Training Package

Safe Storage, Handling & Use

• Liquefied (CO2; N2 & O2 IN PORTABLE

IDENTIFY THE GAS!!

READ THE LABEL! DO NOT

NEVER REMOVE THE VALVE

NEVER USE AN ADAPTOR TO

STAND TO THE SIDE OF THE

NEVER USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO

NEVER USE A FLAME!!

(CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER)

MOST CITED VIOLATIONS

• CYLINDER CAPS NOT IN PLACE

• CYLINDERS NOT PROPERLY SECURED

• FULL & EMPTY CYLINDERS

SECURE THE CYLINDER

(CHAIN, TIED, ETC.)

STORE CYLINDERS IN WELL

• KEEP AWAY FROM ELECTRICAL

• AVOID EXCESSIVE MOISTURE

• USE A HAND TRUCK TO MOVE

• KEEP VALVE PROTECTION CAPS IN

• NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT A

• NEVER TRANSPORT CYLINDERS IN

USE SPARK PROOF

FLAMMABLE GASES SHOULD

• THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE CYLINDERS IN ACTUAL USE OR

OXYGEN AND OTHER

KEEP AWAY FROM

KEEP OXYGEN SEPARATED

(TOXIC & CORROSIVE)

STORAGE OF POISON GASES

WEAR ALL REQUIRED

FOR CORROSIVE GASES

• SAFETY SHOWER & EYEWASH

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

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