Internal Compressed Gas Cylinder Audit

• Site conducted

  Sebree

  Hawesville

  Mount Holly

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

1.0 Training Program (Safety / Training Department)

• Have employees been trained how to properly store compressed gas cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 Compressed gas cylinder Safety Program (Safety/Medical)

• Does the site have an inspection checklist for compressed gas cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the site have guidelines for proper handling of compressed gas cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 Compressed Gas Cylinder Practices (Visual Inspection)

• 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)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored away from highly flammable substances such as oil, gasoline, or waste? [CGA 3.3.6]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable gases separated from oxidizing gases and storage areas? [CGA 3.3.3]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are oxygen and fuel gas cylinders separated by a minimum of 20 feet when in storage question? [CGA 3.5.3]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all compressed gas cylinders have their content and precautionary labeling clearly marked on their exteriors? [29 CFR 1910.101(b)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all compressed gas cylinder valves covers in place when cylinders are not in use? [29 CFR 1910.101(b)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all compressed gas cylinders stored so they do not interfere with exit paths? [29 CFR 1910.101(b)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders always maintained at temperatures below 125°F? [CGA 3.1.12]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all compressed gas cylinders regularly inspected for corrosion, pitting, cuts, gouges, digs, bulges, neck defects and general distortion? [29 CFR 1910.101(a)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinder valves closed at all times, except when the valve is in use? [CGA 3.1.15]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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)]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 Employee Knowledge (Employee Questions)

• Do employees know how to property transport gas cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees know to turn off gas cylinders when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees understand the storage requirements for compressed gas cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees know how to inspect compressed gas cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 Documentation and Retention (Safety / Medical)

• Are inspection checklists maintained for 5 years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A