NCIG - PTO - Using & Storing Compressed Gases

• Audit Title/Client/Date (reverse order)

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

EVALUATION

• Are all activities performed in compliance with an accepted JSEA that is still adequate for the current tasks & conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all persons appear to understand the requirements of the JSEA & have signed off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored in a well-ventilated storage area away from heat sources, sources of igniton or combustible material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders stored & secured in an upright position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders protected from contact with corrosion & high temperatures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have oxygen & fuel gases been stored separately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have regulators been removed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are protective caps used on fittings when in storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are both cylinders & fittings uncontaminated by oil, grease or dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were cylinders that can not be identified or if the label is not legible, left unused?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders moved in trolleys?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have cylinders been hydrostatically tested (except acetylene) & the test date is stamped on the cylinder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were effective flashback arrestors used on acetylene & other flammable gas systems? (Both torch & bottle end)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ignition sources removed from locations in which gas cylinders are used or stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas cylinders being stored below ground or in a non-ventilated area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any other risks or issues associated with the activities observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location of Observation

• COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

• Comments & recommendations to be actioned by

• Signature of observer

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