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Are cylinders stored in upright position and immobilized by chains or other means to prevent them from being knocked over? [CGA3.4.4 and 29 CFR 1910.101(b)]
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Note tragic accidents have occurred when a cylinder was knocked over, damaging the cylinder and turning it into a rocket
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Are cylinders stored away from highly flammable substances such as oil, gasoline, or waste? [CGA 3.3.6]
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Are cylinders stored away from electrical connections, gas flames or other sources of ignition, and substances such as flammable solvents and combustible waste material? [CGA 3.5.1]
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Are flammable gases separated from oxidizing gases and storage areas? [CGA 3.3.3]
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Are oxygen and fuel gas cylinders separated by a minimum of 20 feet when in storage question? [CGA 3.5.3]
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Are cylinders stored away from incompatible, excessive heat, continuous dampness, salt or other corrosive chemicals, and any areas that may subject them to damage? [CGA 3.3.7 and 29 CFR 1910.101(b)]
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Note: rusting will damage the cylinder and may cause the valve protection cap to stick.
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Is the storage area permanently posted with the name of the gases stored in the cylinders? [CGA 3.3.2 and 29 CFR 1910.101(b)]
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Do all compressed gas cylinders have their content and precautionary labeling clearly marked on their exteriors? [29 CFR 1910.101(b)]
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Are all compressed gas cylinder valves covers in place when cylinders are not in use? [29 CFR 1910.101(b)]
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Are all compressed gas cylinders stored so they do not interfere with exit paths? [29 CFR 1910.101(b)]
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Are cylinders always maintained at temperatures below 125°F? [CGA 3.1.12]
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Are all compressed gas cylinders regularly inspected for corrosion, pitting, cuts, gouges, digs, bulges, neck defects and general distortion? [29 CFR 1910.101(a)]
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Are cylinder valves closed at all times, except when the valve is in use? [CGA 3.1.15]
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Are compressed gas cylinders always moved, even short distances, by a suitable hand truck? [CGA 3.2.6]
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Are all compressed gas cylinder connections such as pressure regulators, manifolds, hoses, gauges, and relief valves checked for integrity and tightness? [29 CFR 1910.101(a)]
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Are all compressed gas cylinders regularly subjected to leak detection using a approved leak detection liquid? [29 CFR 1910.101(a)]
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Note: ordinary soap solution may contain oils that are unsafe when used with oxygen cylinders. Leak detection liquids are available from commercial welding supply houses.
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Are procedures established for when a compressed gas cylinder leak cannot be remedied by simply tightening the valve? [CGA 3.1.6]
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The procedures should include the following:
1- Attached tag to the cylinder stating it is unserviceable
2- Remove cylinder to a well ventilated out-of-doors location
3- If the gas is flammable or toxic, place the appropriate sign at the cylinder warning of these hazards
4- Notify the gas supplier and follow his/her instructions as to the return of the cylinder -
Are compressed gases only handled by experienced and properly train people?<br>[CGA 3.4.1]
