Compressed Gases Checklist

• Audit Title

• Squadron

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspector

• Location
  Address

• Supervisor

40.5. Compressed Gases Checklist.

• Are only trained workers permitted to handle or use compressed gas cylinders? AFI 91-203 para. 40.1.2.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders inspected for damage (i.e., dents, gouges, evidence of leakage or cracks) when received and before use? AFI 91-203 para. 40.2.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have compressed gas cylinders been hydro-statically tested within the last five (5) years? AFI 91-203 para. 40.2.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders properly handled and secured? AFI 91-203 para. 40.2.6

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When cylinders are not in use, are they capped and secured to solid fixtures to prevent cylinders from falling over? AFI 91-203 para. 40.3.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When cylinders are attached to a manifold, are they also secured to a solid fixture to prevent cylinders from falling over? AFI 91-203 para. 40.3.1.3

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinder enclosures posted as No Smoking Areas? AFI 91-203 para. 40.3.1.4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored in locations where their temperatures will not rise above 125° F? AFI 91-203 para. 40.3.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored in areas where there is no danger of accidental damage? AFI 91-203 para. 40.3.2.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have empty cylinders been plainly marked EMPTY and stored separately from full cylinders? AFI 91-203 para. 40.3.2.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When cylinders are stored indoors, are these areas ventilated to prevent accumulation of flammable or asphyxiating gases? AFI 91-203 para. 40.3.2.5

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cryogenic cylinders fitted with only stainless steel or other suitable plumbing? AFI 91-203 para. 40.3.3

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do stored cylinders (either indoors or outdoors) obstruct exit routes or other traffic areas? AFI 91-203 para. 40.3.4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oxygen cylinders stored at least 20 feet from combustible materials (i.e., oil, grease), or near any other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire? AFI 91-203 para. 40.3.6

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Report Routing

• Supervisor Signature:

  Sign

• Notification

  Information

  Action

  N/A

• Superintendent Signature:

  Sign

• Notification

  Information

  Action

  N/A

• Commanders Signature:

  Sign

• Notification

  Information

  Action

  N/A

• Safety Office Signature:

  Sign

• Notification

  Information

  Action

  N/A

• Wing Commander Signature

  Sign

• Notification

  Information

  Action

  N/A