Compressed Gases

Compressed gas description

Definition

of a compressed gas any gas, or mixture of gases, that is pressurized and contained in a cylinder or tank.

1a

Compressed gas description

Examples

of compressed gases

Acetylene Anhydrous ammonia Carbon dioxide Helium

Types

of containers in which compressed gas is stored

1b

Cryogenic liquids
Definition

of a cryogenic liquid matter that exists at minus 200 degrees Celsius of cryogenic liquids
Liquid nitrogen Argon Liquid oxygen
2a

Examples

Handling and inspection procedures

Ensure

gas containers are identified with a DOT or TC label must never be dropped, slid, or rolled

Cylinders

3a

Handling and inspection procedures

Use

carts or other material handling equipment to move cylinders pressure relief devices, valves, and hoses must be designed for the specific container
3b

Regulators,

Handling and inspection procedures

Never

interchange equipment between different types of gases relief devices maintain pressure in cylinder at a desired level
3c

Pressure

Handling and inspection procedures

Inspect

cylinders and devices, and remove defective equipment from service

threads on valves and regulators for damage, dirt, grease, and oil
3d

Inspect

Handling and inspection procedures

Threads

on regulators and auxiliary equipment must match the container valve threads adapters are not allowed must not be tampered with, or forced together
3e

Connections

Handling and inspection procedures

Valves

should be opened slowly, with valve outlets pointed away from the user and other persons should be opened with the wrench supplied by the vendor
3f

Valves

Handling and inspection procedures

Valves

should not be hammered open or closed

3g

Storage procedures
Containers

upright

must be stored

Storage

areas must be wellventilated storage temperatures above 125 degrees Fahrenheit

4a

Avoid

Storage procedures
Post

the names of the gases in the storage area valve caps on containers when not connected to dispensing equipment

Keep

4b

Storage procedures
Keep

compressed gases away from fires, flames, and welding torches

4c

Storage procedures
When

containers are in storage, remove:

Regulators Cylinder connections Hoselines Similar auxiliary devices

4d

Storage procedures
Store

oxygen away from flammable gas containers and combustibles

20-foot rule Non-combustible 5-foot high barrier

4e

Storage procedures
Ensure

that the storage area is:

properly labeled secure away from ignition sources separate from oxidizing gases

Types

of containers in which cryogenics are stored

4f

Compressed gas hazards

Inert

gases gases

Oxidizing

Fire

hazards of flammable compressed gases

5a

Compressed gas hazards

Health

hazards of poison gases gases

Corrosive

Other

hazards

5b

Cryogenic liquid hazards

Extreme

cold temperatures

Asphyxiation

Splashing

transfer

and boiling during

6a

Personal protective equipment

Eye

and face protection

Gloves

Aprons
Foot

protection
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