SAFE PROCEDURE FOR GAS CYLINDER STORAGE
Cylinder should be
stored in a clean, cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from boilers, or
potential sources of heat and such place of storage shall be easily accessible.
Always ensure the good housekeeping in the cylinder storage area.
The storage room
shall be of fire resistant construction.
Cylinders should not
be stacked in a horizontal position and not allowed from free fall. Ensure its secured
chain preferably in the bottom and middle.
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Cylinders containing
flammable/toxic gases to be kept separated from each other and cylinders
containing different types of gases shall be stored at an adequate distance or
by a suitable partition wall.
Empty cylinders
should be separated from filled ones and care to be taken that all valves are
tightly shut. The proper identification to be in place.
Avoid storage of
cylinders in a corrosive atmosphere.
No inflammable
material should be stored in the immediate vicinity of this cylinder or in the
same room in which it is kept & no combustion activity / hot work around storage
area.
Do not use oil or
similar lubricant on the valves or other fittings of the cylinder.
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Discourage usage of
magnets during loading or unloading operations of cylinders with any compressed
gas.
No person shall
smoke in the storage shed, or carry matches, fuses or other appliances that can
cause ignition in the premises.
No Smoking Signs in English
or any regional language shall be pasted at prominent locations outside the
storage shed.
All cylinders shall
have warning sticker, color coding & valve caps. Empty cylinders and all
full cylinders should have the valve caps.
No throwing /duping
of rolling at gas cylinder shall be allowed.
Use of non return
valves and flash black arrestor.
Place fire extinguisher
near the cylinder.
Store cylinders
upright and secure them with a chain, strap, or cable to a stationary building
support or to a proper cylinder cart to prevent them from tipping or falling.
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Store empty
cylinders separate from full ones.
Completely close the
valves, and keep the valve protection devices, such as caps or guards, securely
in place.
Store cylinders in a
dry, well-ventilated area at least 20 feet from combustible materials. Do not
keep cylinders in lockers. If they leak, a buildup of flammable or other types
of gases can occur inside the locker.
Mark the storage
area with proper precautionary signs, such as flammable, oxidizer, or toxic.
Display the Safety
Data Sheet in the Cylinder storage area.
Place them in a
location where they will not be subject to mechanical or physical damage, heat,
or electrical circuits to prevent possible explosion or fire. Keep cylinders
away from vehicle traffic.
Keep oxygen
cylinders 20 feet away from fuel-gas cylinders, such as acetylene, or separate
them with a noncombustible barrier (such as a wall) at least 5 feet high with a
fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.
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