Safety briefing - handling gas cylinders

This briefing addresses the key risks associated with handling gas cylinders and the necessary control measures.

What’s covered?

The aim of this Safety Briefing - Handling Gas Cylinders is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the potential risks associated with handling and storing gas cylinders.

Hazards and risks

The briefing identifies hazards associated with handling gas cylinders include failing to ensure that the protective valve cover is in place, moving cylinders with the regulator attached and explosion because the cylinder has over heated.

Management

Control measures include tilting cylinders and rolling them on their bottom edges, never moving cylinders with the pressure gauges in position and using fire-resistant shields.

Key points

Attendees must take note of the following key points:

• “Always handle cylinders with care.
• Never lift them by their pressure gauges.
• Ensure that they are stored in an upright position.
• Use a fire-resistant shield between the cylinders and any cutting or welding operations.”