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<br />© Copyright – Safety Point, Corp. – Materials developed for TGSV Enterprises, Inc. <br /> <br />Compressed Gases <br /> <br />Compressed gas cylinders are under extreme pressure. Treat them with caution: <br /> <br /> Do not permit cylinders to be dropped or strike each other. <br /> Never use cylinders, whether fall or empty, as rollers or supports. <br /> Never use oil or grease on a regulator, valve, or cylinder fitting. <br /> Do not handle oxygen cylinders if your hands or gloves are greasy or oily. <br /> Never use a damaged, dented, or defective cylinder. Tag it as unserviceable. <br /> Never place a cylinder close to an electrical power source where it could come in contact and arc. <br /> Do not roll them, always transport upright secured and in a proper vehicle stand, dolly or hand truck. <br /> <br />(Never use compressed air to blow off clothing or parts of the body.) <br /> <br />Using Compressed Gas: <br /> <br /> Treat and handle all cylinders as if they were full. <br /> Inspect cylinders, valves, and regulators for defects or damages before each use. <br /> Purge oxygen valves, regulators, and lines before use. <br /> Use a suitable cylinder truck, chain, or other steadying device. <br /> Use only an open-end adjustable wrench when connecting or disconnecting regulators and fittings. <br /> Do not remove the valve wrench while a compressed gas cylinder is in use. <br /> Open compressed gas cylinders slowly. <br /> When in use, open valves fully to eliminate possible leakage around the cylinder valve stem. <br /> When compressed air is used to blow off material, do not exceed a maxim um pressure of 30 pounds. <br /> If a cylinder is leaking around a valve or a fuse plug, move it to a safe outside area away from workers. <br /> Bleed all lines before disconnecting. <br /> <br />Storing Compressed Gas: <br /> <br /> Gas cylinders must have valve protection caps on when not in use. <br /> When stored, oxygen and acetylene cylinders shall be separated by at least 20 feet. If stored near by one to <br />another, they should be separated by a ½ an hour fire rated retardant wall or structure at least 5 feet high. <br /> Do not store compressed gas cylinders in areas where they can come in contact with corrosives. <br /> Acetylene, oxygen, or other gases cylinders are to be stored in upright positions, secured by tying or blocking <br />into position. <br /> <br />Transporting Cylinders: <br /> <br /> Always close the valves on cylinders before moving them. <br /> Never transport a cylinder with a regulator connected. Cylinders must be capped when transported. <br /> Never use a valve protection cap to hoist or lift a cylinder. <br /> When transporting cylinders in powered vehicles, always secure them in a standing position. <br /> When hoisting cylinders, always secure them to a cradle, sling board, or pallet. <br /> Never hoist or transport cylinders by means of a magnet or choker sling.