WORKPLACE INSPECTION NO 25: STORAGE AND USE OF COMPRESSED GASES

• Inspector:

• Supervisor:

• Company:

• Location:
  Address

• Date:

  Date

INSPECTION

• Compressed gas cylinders stored in an upright position in an approved trolley, cage, rack or cradle to prevent displacement or toppling when they are being stored or handled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinders securely restrained to ensure they cannot fall from their vertical storage position with straps, clamps or chains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed gas cylinders protected from potential impact from vehicles, mobile plant, falling objects, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The storage area is well ventilated through natural or mechanical ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas cylinders are at a safe distance from exposure to an electrical arc, sparks, slags flame, or other heat sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good housekeeping maintained and storage area free of debris and combustible materials such as paper, cardboard, rags and grease, liquid fuels, oils and aerosols

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there good access to the storage area for delivery vehicles? The surface on which the cylinders are stored is firm, level well drained and free of hollows and cavities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The storage area is designed to prevent unauthorised entry

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available for the stored gases

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate warning signage displayed in accordance with HSNO regulations e.g.DANGER: NO SMOKING, NO IGNITION SOURCES, RESTRICTED AREA, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is oxygen stored separated by a fire wall away from fuel gases (min 3m) Over 200m3 (min 5m)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment in flammable gas stores shall comply with AS/NZS 3000

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All gas cylinders must be clearly marked to show what they contain and the hazards associated with their contents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All cylinders have valve protection caps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty cylinders are separated from full cylinders with cylinders or area marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable fire fighting apparatus adjacent to the store. Dry powder fire extinguishers are preferred. Refer to the SDS for fire fighting requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency response plan in place and communicated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure valves are closed tightly when the cylinders are not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas hoses in good condition and stored off the ground to prevent dirt and grit entering at hose ends

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A Flash Back Arrestor is fitted to the regulator and hand piece used for thermal cutting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Torches are only lit with approved friction-type lighters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher of an appropriate type for the gas in use within 5m of all hot work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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