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Safe Storage, Handling & UseSafe Storage, Handling & Use of Compressed Gases of Compressed Gases


Preface

The original PowerPoint was prepared by Ray Bradish & Sam Hoynes and was presented at the ASSE Conference, San Antonio, Texas in August 2000. Acknowledgement is hereby given for the use of this material.

Certain references are made in the context of U.S. regulations. The user will need to check these against applicable local requirements.


Compressed gas in three forms

• COMPRESSED (CYLINDER)

• Liquefied (CO2; N2 & O2 IN PORTABLE

LIQUID CYLINDERS )

• DISSOLVED (ACETYLENE)


Three Classes of GasThree Classes of Gas

• FLAMMABLE

• NON-FLAMMABLE

• POISON


Flammable Gases

Examples are:

• Acetylene

• Hydrogen

• Propane

• Butane


Non-Flammable Gases

Examples are:

• Nitrogen

• Argon

• Helium

• Air

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen


Poison Gases

Examples

Toxic

Arsine

Phosphine

Hydrogen Sulphide

Examples

Corrosive

Chlorine

Hydrogen Chloride


OXYGEN

Oxidising Gas


CylinderCylinderUseUse


Before Using Cylinder

IDENTIFY THE GAS!!IDENTIFY THE GAS!!

READ THE LABEL! DO NOT DEPEND ON THE COLOUR OF THE CYLINDER


Cylinder Use

NEVER REMOVE THE VALVE PROTECTION CAP UNTIL THE CYLINDER IS SECURED AND READY FOR USE!!


Cylinder with Fixed Cap

(Tulip Type)


Cylinder Use

NEVER USE AN ADAPTOR TO MAKE A CYLINDER FIT A REGULATOR OR OTHER EQUIPMENT!!


Cylinder Use

OPEN VALVE SLOWLY!!

STAND TO THE SIDE OF THE REGULATOR WHEN OPENING


Cylinder Use

IF A CYLINDER VALVE DOES NOT OPERATE EASILY, CONTACT YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FOR ASSISTANCE!!

NEVER USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO OPERATE A CYLINDER VALVE


Cylinder UseLEAK CHECK CYLINDER CONNECTIONS

WITH A SOAPY SOLUTION

NEVER USE A FLAME!!NEVER USE A FLAME!!


Cylinder Use

NEVER STRIKE AN ELECTRICAL ARC ON A COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER!!


Cylinder Use

CLOSE CYLINDER VALVES WHEN NOT IN USE!!


Cylinder Use

DO NOT TRANSPORT A LEAKING CYLINDER!!

(CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER)


Cylinders & OSHACylinders & OSHA(Occupational Safety & Health Agency, USA)(Occupational Safety & Health Agency, USA)

MOST CITED VIOLATIONS

• OXYGEN & FLAMMABLE GASES STORED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER

(<6 M)

• CYLINDER CAPS NOT IN PLACE

• CYLINDERS NOT PROPERLY SECURED


CylinderCylinderStorageStorage


Cylinder Storage

SEPARATE STORAGE AREAS

BASED UPON

• TYPES OF GASES

• FULL & EMPTY CYLINDERS


Cylinder Storage

SECURE THE CYLINDER WITH VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE!!

(CHAIN, TIED, ETC.)


Cylinder Storage

STORE CYLINDERS IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS THAT DO NOT EXCEED 50 OC


Cylinder Storage

• PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE

• KEEP AWAY FROM ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS

• AVOID EXCESSIVE MOISTURE


Cylinder Cylinder HandlingHandling


Cylinder Handling

• DO NOT ROLL OR DRAG CYLINDERS

• USE A HAND TRUCK TO MOVE CYLINDERS


Cylinder Handling

• KEEP VALVE PROTECTION CAPS IN PLACE WHILE IN STORAGE, DURING HANDLING, AND IN TRANSPORTATION!!


Cylinder Handling

• NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT A CYLINDER BY THE VALVE PROTECTION CAP!!


Cylinder Handling

• NEVER TRANSPORT CYLINDERS IN CAR TRUNKS OR ENCLOSED VEHICLES!!


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Special precautions for

FLAMMABLE GASES


Flammable Gases

NO SMOKING

NEAR

FLAMMABLE GASES!!


Flammable Gases

USE SPARK PROOF TOOLS!!


Flammable Gases

FLAMMABLE GASES SHOULD BE STORED 6 METRES AWAY FROM

• OXIDISERS

• COMBUSTIBLES

• IGNITION SOURCES


Flammable Gases

LIMIT QUANTITIES OF FLAMMABLE GASES STORED INSIDE A BUILDING!!

ONE EXAMPLE FROM A GUIDELINE:

• 60 M3

• 150 Kg of LPG

(LIMIT IS BEST SET AFTER A PROPER RISK ASSESSMENT)

• THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE CYLINDERS IN ACTUAL USE OR ATTACHED FOR USE.


Flammable Gases

FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE GIVEN, STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE GASES IN EXCESS OF 60 M3 OR

150 KG SHALL BE KEPT

• IN A SEPARATE ROOM

• IN A SEPARATE BUILDING

• OUTDOORS


Flammable Gases

ACETYLENEACETYLENEWHEN USING A CYLINDER:WHEN USING A CYLINDER:• STORE CYLINDER UPRIGHT • KEEP OUTLET PRESSURE AFTER

REGULATOR TO MAXIMUM 1 BAR(G) • OPEN CYLINDER VALVE 1/2 TO 3/4 TURN


Special precautions for Special precautions for

OXYGENOXYGEN AND OTHER AND OTHER OXIDIZERSOXIDIZERS


Oxygen

KEEP AWAY FROM

OIL AND GREASE!!


Oxygen

KEEP OXYGEN SEPARATED FROM FLAMMABLE GASES

• 6 METRES

• 30 MINUTE RATED FIREWALL(TYPICAL GUIDELINES; REFER TO LOCAL REGULATIONS)


Special precautions forSpecial precautions for

POISON GASESPOISON GASES

(TOXIC & CORROSIVE)(TOXIC & CORROSIVE)


Poison Gases

HAVE A DETAILED

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

IN PLACE!!


Poison Gases

LIMIT QUANTITIES OF POISON AND CORROSIVE GASES IN USE AND STORAGE!!


Poison Gases

STORAGE OF POISON GASES

• OUTDOORS

• INDOORS

FORCED VENTILATED GAS

CABINET


Poison Gases

WEAR ALL REQUIRED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

AND/OR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING!!


Poison Gases

FOR CORROSIVE GASES

• SAFETY SHOWER & EYEWASH READILY AVAILABLE


Summary

NEVER USE A GAS (ANY GAS) UNLESS YOU ARE TRAINED IN ITS USE AND UNDERSTAND ITS HAZARDS!!


Summary

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) ARE A GOOD SOURCE FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING MATERIAL!!

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