Model Safety ProgramDATE: _____________ SUBJECT: Compressed Gas Safety Practices Program. REGULATORY STATUTE: OSHA - 29 CFR 1910.101 - 105 CGA - CGA Pamphlets G-1, 4, 4.1, 5, 6, 8.1, P-1, 2, V-1, SB-2 RESPONSIBILITY: The company Safety Officer is _________________. He/she is solely responsible for all facets of this program and has full authority to make necessary decisions to ensure success of the program. The Safety Officer will develop written detailed instructions covering each of the basic elements in this program, and is the sole person authorized to amend these instructions. This company has expressly authorized the Safety Officer to halt any operation of the company where there is danger of serious personal injury. Compressed Gas Safety Practices Program 1. Written Program. 2. Initial Training. 3. Refresher Training. 4. Safe Handling Procedures for Compressed Gases. 5. General Safety Rules for Specific Types of Gases. 6. Visual Inspection of Compressed Gas Cylinders. 7. General Company Safety Rules for Use of Compressed Gas. 8. Compressed Gas Storage Locations. 9. Facility/Department Evaluation. 10. Compressed Gas Association Safety Manuals. 7 Moving requirements. 2. shall be instructed about the emergency procedure.6 Handling requirements. 2. (YOUR COMPANY) will review and evaluate this standard practice instruction on an annual basis. or when facility operational changes occur that require a revision of this document. Written Program. regardless of number of workers employed or the number of work shifts. This written program will be communicated to all personnel that are affected by it. shall be instructed in the recognition and use of warning labels. and usage. Initial training will be provided before job assignment. Initial Training. and objectives. Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the compressed gas they will come in contact 2. Connecting and disconnecting 2.(YOUR COMPANY) Compressed Gas Safety Practices Program 1. All employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where compressed gas may be utilized. 2. and about the prohibition(s) relating to compressed gases used in their work area. 2.2 Purpose and use. .5 Storage requirements. of compressed gases are acquired by employees.3 Awareness level training. Effective implementation of this program requires support from all levels of management within this company. It encompasses the total workplace. and the methods and means necessary for safe operation.9 Health hazards regarding specific gases. accordance with this SPI. The training shall include the following: 2.8 Connecting and disconnecting requirements. Storing and handling requirements will be covered in 2. requirements will be covered in accordance with this SPI. 2. that prompt revision of this document. This employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the compressed gas safety program is understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application.4 Warning labels. 2. All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where compressed gas may be utilized. Health hazard regarding specific gases will be covered in accordance with this SPI. or when changes occur to regulations that govern this program. It is designed to establish clear goals. Moving requirements will be covered in accordance with this SPI. Handling requirements will be covered in accordance with this SPI. Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazards associated with compressed gases.1 Applicable hazards. 2.2 Content identification . 4.1 Filling. Safe handling procedures for compressed gases. Retraining shall be provided for all authorized and affected employees whenever there is a change in their job assignments.3 Certification. OSHA and CGA regulations.2.2 The retraining shall reestablish employee proficiency and introduce new or revised control methods and procedures. as necessary. or whenever this employer has reason to believe.12 Authorized trainers. This employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. Refresher will be conducted on a(n) _________________ basis. This employer shall provide the necessary training to the below named employees (or job titles) to function as Compressed Gas Safety Trainers (CGST). 3. 4. 4.11 Certification. 3. a change in the type of gas used. or when there is a change in operating procedures.10 General safety precautions. The certification shall contain each employee's name and dates of training. The certification shall contain each employee's name and dates of training. 3. accordance with this SPI. equipment or processes that present a new hazard. Where filling is authorized it will be accomplished in accordance with DOT. COMPRESSED GAS SAFETY TRAINERS (CGST) Title Member CGST CGST CGST CGST CGST CGST CGST CGST Department Manager Safety Officer First Line Supervisors ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ 3.1 Additional retraining shall also be conducted whenever a periodic inspection reveals. This employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. General safety precautions will be covered in 2. Refresher Training. Containers will not be filled except by the supplier of the cylinder or with the supplier's consent. that there are deviations from or inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the compressed gas safety procedures. 1 Authorization.2. 4. labels. 4. Any employee who is not sure of the type of maintenance allowed on containers used by this company should contact ______________________ for further information. No employee will deface or remove any markings. 4. Non-legible or missing labels will be reported to ______________________________ immediately.2 Labeling. or repair pressure relief devices in container valves or in containers. it is not to be removed without authorization of the person responsible for it. ignored. 4.1. All employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where compressed gas may be utilized.3.1.1 Removal. 4. The prescribed markings. 4.1 Warning labels. Like markings may be affixed if the original becomes illegible or detached. supplier/owner markings or symbols stamped into containers will not be removed or changed unless in accordance with pertinent regulations. 4. Warning labels are essentially warning devices and must be legible at all times. or otherwise defeated. The following will be addressed as a minimum: 4. affected employees.4 Painting. warning labels must be legible and understandable by all authorized employees.2. 4.2. When a warning label is attached to a compressed gas cylinder.1.3. In order to be effective. and their meaning needs to be understood as part of the overall compressed gas safety program.4 Pressure relief devices. decals. tamper with. modify.2 Changing prescribed markings. Containers and their appurtenances used by this company will be maintained only by the container supplier or authorized representative. shall be instructed in the recognition and use of warning labels.3 Maintenance. Each container will bear the proper label for the compressed gas contained.4. 4.5 Labels must be securely attached to cylinders so that they cannot be inadvertently or accidentally detached during use.1.2. and other employees whose work operations are or may be in the area.2.3. No employee will change.2. 4. tags or stencil marks applied by our supplier and used for the identification of content.4 Labels may evoke a false sense of security.3 Durability.1. Labels and their means of attachment must be made of materials which will withstand the environmental conditions encountered in the workplace.2.3. . 4.3 Changing content markings.2 Legibility. and it is never to be bypassed. obstruct. Number of employees in immediate area. Should this company change suppliers' of compressed gas the color codings could also change. Any employee discovering a leaking container should attempt to take the following actions: . 4.Condition of container.Location. .Circumstances. 4.2 Defective Containers.Notify the supervisor of the department where the container was discovered. Report the following as soon as possible to ___________________.Number of employees in immediate area. Any employee discovering a defective or corroded container should attempt to take the following actions: .Location. The supplier will be immediately notified. Any container found suspected to be contaminated or having its contents suspect will be immediately removed from service and reported to ______________. -.Contents. All employees should be aware that containers may only be painted by the supplier for the purpose of recognition and segregation.4. . evacuate personnel in the area to fresh air (preferably up-wind or side-wind relative to the source).Supervisor.5 Contamination or improper contents. -.If the container could contain hazardous material (if you're not sure).1 Containers will not be painted. -.Circumstances of the release.Condition of container. 4. Always double-check to ensure you have the correct cylinder for the intended use.Other pertinent information as required. 4.________________________________________ -.6 Leaking or defective containers. -.6. Supervisors will ensure all employees under their control understand the following.Contents. -. -. -.________________________________________ 4.________________________________________ . -.Notify workers in the immediate area of the leak. evacuate personnel in the area to fresh air (preferably up-wind or side-wind relative to the source).2 Cylinder color.Report the following as soon as possible to ________. -. -. Supervisors will ensure all employees under their control understand the following.4.Other pertinent information as required. -.1 Leaking Containers.If the container could contain hazardous material (or if you're not sure).4. -. . -. . -.6. Never rely solely on the cylinder color for identification. If a container shows signs of corrosion it will be removed from service and returned to the supplier.________________________________________ -. 8. and plugs.________________________________________ -. 4. supports or for any purpose other than to contain the content as received.7. Where company employees are responsible to handle and connect the container for use the operation will not proceed unless the contents can be verified by legible markings and labels. 4. 4.3. Container caps will not be used for lifting containers except for the use of hand trucks which grip the container cap for lifting on to the hand truck.3 Ropes. or slings are prohibited from use with compressed gas containers unless lugs or lifting attachments are provided by the manufacturer. or similar device will be used to move containers. or slings. or slid.8.1 Container caps.8.8.7.7.2.8. Containers will not be used as rollers.7. company employees shall keep such caps on containers at all times except when containers are connected to dispensing equipment.7 Container usage requirements. 4. 4. roll platform. Ropes. valve outlet caps. chains.7. 4. .1 Content Identification. 4. Where removable caps are provided by the gas supplier for valve protection. chains. Where valve outlet caps and plugs are provided by the supplier.2.2 Rough handling.________________________________________ 4.3 Misuse.7.3.1 Trucks.8. 4. When containers are not being used the valves will remain closed at all times except when operational constraints apply. In any case the container will not be lifted higher than six inches above the operating surface. employees will keep such devices on the containers and valve outlets at all times except when containers are connected to dispensing equipment. 4. dragged.4 Containers not in use (configuration). fork truck. 4. A suitable hand truck. No employee will allow an unsafe condition such as this to occur without notifying his or her supervisor. 4.2 Valve outlet caps and plugs. No container will be used for anything other than it's intended purpose.1 Container caps.2 Magnetic lifting devices. Containers will not be rolled. 4.3 Lifting requirements. 4.8 Movement of compressed gas containers.3.2 Container caps. Containers will not be dropped or permitted to strike violently against each other or other surfaces. Magnetic lifting devices are prohibited from use with compressed gas containers.-. 3. 4.4 Storage rooms.3 Stock rotation.9. 4. 4.6 External corrosion requirements. Containers will not be exposed to continuous dampness and should not be stored near salt or other corrosive chemicals or fumes.9.9 Container storage requirements.2 Restrain. 4. Where different types of gases are stored in the same general area the following apply. including oil.9. All compressed gas containers in use will be restrained above the midpoint to prevent accidental fall-over of the container. 4. or near combustibles in bulk. Containers shall be protected from any object that will produce a harmful cut or other abrasion in the surface of the metal.8. All compressed gas containers in service or in storage will be stored standing upright where they are not likely to be knocked over. Separate storage areas will be delineated for each.2 Type gas.9.1 Store upright.5 Separation from combustibles. 4. 4.9. 4.1 Posting requirements.8.2.9. 4.9.9. Storage rooms used by this company will be well ventilated and dry.1 dissimilar gases. Storage in subsurface location will be avoided.8. gangways.1. Gases will stored with like gases and segregated from 4. Like gases. .1 No Smoking. Room temperature will not exceed 125 degrees F. Where approved lifting attachments have been provided by the manufacturer. Corrosion may damage the containers and may cause the valve protection caps to stick. Containers will not stored near readily ignitable substances such as gasoline or waste.2 Full and empty containers.7 Mechanical damage requirements.2.9. cradles or platforms are authorized for use. 4.9.9. 4.9.8 Storage and use requirements.2 Grouping requirements. Full and empty containers will not be intermingled.4.4 Cradles or platforms.9. No Smoking signs will be posted in the storage area. unprotected platform edges or in locations where heavy moving objects may strike or fall on them.1. Signs designating the type gas stored in the area will be posted. The storage layout will be such that old stock can be removed first with a minimum handling of other containers. Containers will not be stored near elevators.9. 4. Stock will be rotated so that the oldest material will be the first to be used. 4. 4. 4.9. Such containers will be reported to __________________.10.10. Employees must have had initial training in order to handle and use compressed gases.10.10. but will be stored on a clean dry surface to prevent corrosion to the bottom of the container. 4. stairways.9 Outdoor storage. Caps will be retained and not removed until the container is placed in service.6 Pressure relief device.10. 4. and where. (5.1 Trained personnel.10 Public area. Storage of acetylene containers valve end up will minimize the possibility of solvent being discharged. 4.10.1 Sunlight. A suitable pressure relief device will be used to protect a system using a compressed has where the system has a pressure rating less than the compressed gas supply source and where.9.). due to the gas capacity of the supply source. except in localities where extreme temperatures prevail (above 125 degrees F. Compressed gases will be handled and used only by properly trained employees.9. 4.9.in. 4.10 Connecting containers and withdrawing content. .9. the system rating may be exceeded. Liquefied gas containers except those designed for use in a horizontal position on tow motors. This company will ensure that compressed gases will be secured above the midpoint to prevent them from being knocked over. 4. Employees will verify that a label exists and review the label before beginning operations with a compressed gas. will be stored and used valve end up. 4.9. Unmarked containers will not be used.11 Interference with egress. or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of employees. 4.4 Secure containers.0 L) may be stored in a horizontal position. 4.4 Container valve end up. Note: Valve end up includes conditions where the container axis is inclined as much as 45 degrees from the vertical.8. Containers when stored inside will not be located near exits. due to the gas capacity of the supply source. 4.5 Pressure regulator. etc. The container color will never be relied on for identification of a container. the system pressure rating may be exceeded.9.4.8. Containers used or stored in public areas will be protected to prevent tampering. 4. If our supplier recommends storage in the shade for a particular gas.3 Container caps. this recommendation will be observed. Acetylene containers will be stored and used valve end up.. Containers may be stored in direct sunlight. Containers may be stored in the open.2 Content identification.3 Gas containers with a water volume up to 305 cu. A suitable pressure regulating device will be used where gas is admitted to a system of lower pressure rating than the supply pressure. the manifold. The container valve should be closed tightly to retain this residual pressure. Threads on regulator connections or other auxiliary equipment will match those on container valve outlets.10. cleaning work areas.10.1 Flammable gases. regulators. 4.8 Manifold. 4.10. Where hose is used. pressures. Before a regulator is removed from a container. will not be used on containers containing gases having different chemical properties unless information obtained from the supplier indicates that this can be done safely. Where compressed gas containers are connected to a manifold. When withdrawing a nonliquefied compressed gas from a container. hoses. the supplier will be contacted to provide instructions.10. Connections to piping. 4.11 Dusting clothing. Compressed has will not used to dust off clothing or clean work areas of debris. . the container valve shall be closed and the regulator drained of gas pressure.10.12 Residual empty container pressure. gauges.4. it shall be kept in good condition.3 On valve containing a handwheel wrenches will not be used. and other appliances provided for use with a particular gas or group of gases.1 Container valves will be opened slowly and pointed away from personnel and sources of ignition. 4.10. Compressed gases will not be used where the container may be contaminated by the feedback of process materials unless protected by suitable traps or check valves. 4. General safety rules for specific types of gases. 4. and other appliances will be kept tight to prevent leakage.13 Check valves. and its related equipment will be of proper design for the product(s) they are to contain at the appropriate temperatures.10.10. 4. 4.15 Removing pressure regulator.10 Container valve requirements.10.10.4 Valves will never be forced open or closed.9 Equipment compatibility. 5.2 For valves having no handwheel the wrench provided by.7 Connection requirements. or recommended by the supplier will be used. If valves become frozen for whatever reason.10.10. 4. 4.10. This may cause serious injury to the eyes or body or create a fire hazard.10.10.14 Gas tightness.10. Connections that do not fit will not be forced. Regulators. 4.10. 4. and flows. 5. the internal pressure should not be reduced to below 20 psig so as to preclude the backflow of atmospheric air or other contaminants into the container. 2 Separation of oxygen from combustibles.2 Oxygen (Including oxidizing gases) 5.3 Leak testing.2 No smoking signs. 5.7 Capacity limitations. Oxygen containers in storage will be separated from flammable has containers or combustible materials (especially oil and grease) a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire resistance rating of at least one-half hour. 5. or other suitable solution. .2.2.1.5 Storage buildings will be well ventilated. equipment.3 Electrical equipment requirements. or with greasy equipment. 5. or a total container content water capacity of 735 pounds for liquefied petroleum gas or stabilized methylacetylene-propadiene.6 Combustibles and ignition sources.1. Where storage areas are heated.1. Use either a flammable gas leak detector. 5. Signs will be posted around the storage area of buildings or at the entrance to storage rooms.1. 5. 5. property. valves. Flammable gas containers stored inside industrial buildings on company property except those in use or those attached for use are limited to a total gas capacity of 2500 cubic feet of acetylene or nonliquefied flammable gas.4 Sources of ignition will be forbidden.8.8 Fire protection requirements. 5. A flame or other ignition source will not be used for detection of flammable gas leaks.1 Fire extinguishers.1 Cleanliness.8. 5. Flammable gas containers stored inside of buildings with other occupancies will be kept at least 20 feet from combustibles or ignitions sources.1. 5. and concentrations of people.1.1.2 Heating requirements. soapy water.3 Oxygen-rich atmospheres. Adequate portable fire extinguishers of carbon dioxide or dry chemical types will be made available for fire emergencies at company storage locations.1. article 501.8.1. The oxygen content in work areas (other than hyperbaric chambers) must not exceed 23 percent by volume.1 Adjoining exposures. 5. oily gloves.2. hose and other oxygen apparatus will be kept free at all times from oil or grease and will not be handled with oily hands. the source will be by steam. Will conform to the provisions of NFPA 70. Provisions will be made to protect flammable gases from hazardous exposure to and against hazardous exposure from adjoining buildings. or other indirect means. National Electrical Code. 5. Heating by flames or fire is prohibited. Oxygen containers. for Class 1 Division 2 locations.1. 5. 5. regulators. hot water.1.5. The handling and use of oxygen above 3000 psi may involve greater fire potential.3 Emergency showers and eyewash fountains. 5.3 Acid and alkaline gases. 5.3 Well ventilated to preclude development of hazardous concentrations. fittings.4 Compatibility of materials. and or where the oxygen content of the atmosphere could be below 19 percent by volume. ant at the pressures and conditions involved at the specific use point of material. 5.2.4.5 Ventilation. Chemical goggles or face shields.3. 5.2.3. Employees handling and using acid and alkaline gases will have gas masks or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) immediately available for use. Storage of highly toxic gases will be: 5. or in a separate room without other occupancy.4.4. Supervisors will ensure that areas where acid or alkaline gases are used are equipped with an emergency shower and eyewash fountain. Because of their hazardous nature.4.2 Of noncombustible construction with a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour. or in a separate noncombustible building without other occupancy. piping.5. rubber (or other suitable chemically protective material) gloves and aprons will be worn. 5.2.1 Personal protective equipment. Supervisors will ensure that precautions are taken to avoid contacting skin or eyes with acid or alkaline gases.4 Highly toxic gases.2 Storage locations.1 Respiratory equipment. and or where the oxygen content of the atmosphere could be below 19 percent by volume.4. Acid and alkaline gases will only be used in well ventilated areas. 5.2. .4 Quantity on site. Any materials used by this company that come into contact with oxygen in valves.3. SCBA must be used when the concentration of the gas could be higher than the mask canister rating.4.3.2 Respiratory equipment. and utilization equipment must be suitable for use with oxygen. 5. SCBA must be used when the concentration of the gas could be higher than the mask canister rating. 5.2. Employees handling and using highly toxic gases will have gas masks or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) immediately available for use. 5. Long sleeves and trousers will be worn. Open toed shoes or sneakers are prohibited.1 Outdoors.4 Protected against tampering. regulators. adequate safety systems analysis need to be made. supervisors will limit the quantity of this type of gas to the minimum requirements for the foreseeable future.3. 5. 5. 5. The containers must not be dropped. Because of their low temperature. . or outdoors.5. hand protection. A four wheeled handling truck will be used to move cryogenic liquid containers over 20 gallons capacity. Containers entering this facility will be provided with DOT approved devices to prevent excessive buildup of pressure from warming gas. tank cars. and storage tanks to minimize evaporation and venting of the gas. Before using a highly toxic gas. Supervisors will ensure the following. Hazard analysis will be conducted on equipment emitting high concentrations. Where cryogenic liquids or cold gas may be trapped between valves. tipped over. Cryogenic liquid containers will only be stored and handled in well ventilated areas to prevent excessive concentrations of the gas. 5. low pressure thermos type containers in laboratory work. or safety goggles. Containers designed for specific gas storage will not be used for any other type of gas.5. Highly toxic gases will be used only in forced ventilated areas or in hoods with forced ventilation.1000 and the threshold limit values guidance by the ACGIH.5. or rolled on their sides.2 Ventilation.5. tank trucks. 5. Because of their hazardous nature. Cryogenic liquid containers will be handled and stored in an upright position.4 Toxicity.4. Only transfer lines designed for cryogenic liquids will be used. piping will be quipped with appropriate pressure relief devices. 5. All employees working in the immediate area where these gases are handled will be instructed as to the toxicity of the gases and methods of protection against harmful exposure.5. 5.4. Some cryogenic liquids in small quantities are also handled in open. 5. safety glasses. Transfer of cryogenic liquids will be performed slowly enough to minimize excess evaporation and stress due to rapid cooling and contraction of warm containers and equipment. such as a face shield.5 Quantity on site. 5. usually below -238 degrees F. vacuum-insulated containers.5. such as insulated loose fitting gloves. 5.5. and proper clothing to prevent other bodily exposure. employees must read and understand all warning labels and material data sheet information. When handling cryogenic liquids supervisors will ensure that employees use suitable eye protection.5 Cryogenic liquefied gases. Cryogenic liquids are gases which are handled in liquid form at relatively low pressure and extremely low temperatures. Containers are equipped with pressure relief devices which permit venting of gas intentionally.3 Ventilation. cryogenic liquids are handled in multi-wall. supervisors will limit the quantity of this type of gas to the minimum requirements for the foreseeable future. 5. The gas will be discharged into appropriate scrubbing equipment which will remove or neutralize the toxic effects before entering the effluent gas stream.4.5 Pressure relief devices. Employees will not be exposed to concentrations greater than those determined to be safe levels by OSHA 29 CFR 1910. 5. Cryogenic liquids and cold gases can cause frostbite injury upon contact with the body.4 Containers.3 Container handling.6 Transfer of cryogenic liquids.1 Personal protective equipment. 5.Crevice corrosion . 5. Ignitions sources are not permitted in areas where liquid oxygen is stored or transferred.ARC/Torch burns .Neck defects .Valve thread serviceability Weakening of cylinder wall Decrease in wall thickness Decrease in wall thickness Decrease in wall thickness Weakening of cylinder wall Weakening of cylinder wall Leak or cylinder explosion Weakening of cylinder wall Corrosion leading to leak Leak during operation . and the supplier be notified and a representative of the supplier inspect the cylinder. General Visual Inspection Criteria For Compressed Gas Cylinders Inspect for: Possible result: . gouges or digs .5.5.5.10 Liquefied natural gas. In areas where inert gases are used or stored employees will have selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) immediately available for use. Detailed inspection of cylinders requires extensive training.Bulges .5. and organic materials.9 Liquid helium and liquid neon. Our supplier has the first responsibility for inspection of cylinders used by this company in accordance with CGA and NFPA guidelines. oil.Cuts. Employees of this company will use the following for general inspection of compressed gas cylinders. Liquid hydrogen must be stored and transferred under positive pressure to prevent the infiltration and solidification of air or other gases.5. Liquid helium and liquid neon must be stored and transferred under positive pressure to prevent the infiltration and solidification of air or other gases.Dents .11 Inert gases. Only the following inspection criteria will be followed by employees of this company: *DECISION POINT The following inspection criteria assumes that your employees will only inspect for superficial deficiencies with compressed gas cylinders. Liquid oxygen containers. It is recommended that if cylinders are suspected to be deficient in any manner that they be removed from service. Liquefied natural gas must be stored and transferred under positive pressure to prevent the infiltration of air or other gases. Ignitions sources are not permitted in areas where liquefied natural gas is stored or transferred. Ignitions sources are not permitted in areas where liquid hydrogen is stored or transferred. Visual inspection of compressed gas cylinders.5.7 Liquid oxygen. SCBA must be used in the even the oxygen in the room is displaced by the inert gas creating an oxygen deficient atmosphere where the oxygen content of the atmosphere could be below 19 percent by volume. 6.Corrosion . 5.8 Liquid hydrogen. piping and equipment will be kept clean and free of grease. 5.Pitting .Valve ease-of-movement . . .Do not smoke.Label cylinder "empty" before storage.Keep electrical devices away from gas. . . .Close valve completely and cap cylinder.Ensure cylinder is restrained above midpoint. .Read the Material Safety Data Sheet before use.Keep heat. . . .Operate in accordance with established procedures. . . 7. .Inspect cylinder for damage before use. Cylinders that are suspected to be deficient in any manner will be removed from service. .Read the Material Safety Data Sheet before use. .3 Full cylinder storage rules. . .Ensure all labels/warnings are readable. . 7. The supplier will then be notified and a representative of the supplier will be asked to inspect the cylinder.Ensure "empty" or like label is present. and electrical sources from gas.Ensure valve assembly is tightly capped. .Ensure valve assembly closed tightly.1 Pre-operation safety rules.Place upright on stable dry surface.2 Post-operation safety rules.Ensure stock is properly rotated. .Do not smoke. .1 Suspect cylinders. 7.4 Empty cylinder storage rules. . .Use oldest stock first.Ensure "In use" label is present. . . Company employees discovering a cylinder suspected to be deficient in any manner should notify the following company representative __________________. . General company safety rules for use of compressed gas. .Ensure all labels are readable.Read the Material Safety Data Sheet before use.Keep heat and flame away from gas.Keep combustible materials away from gas.6. flame. . .Remove from operation using established procedures.Mark cylinder with date of storage. . 7.Inspect cylinder for damage before storage.Transport cylinder using handtruck. . 7.Store with like kind of gas.Ensure cylinder is restrained above mid-point. .Store upright on stable dry surface. . ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 9. .3 Gas System listing. a process hazard analysis will be conducted. The PHA will be used to improve the design and construction of the process from a reliability and quality point of view. 9. 9. Facility/Department Evaluation.2 Future Compressed Gas Systems.Keep heat and flame away from gas. will be designated and managed as a complete and separate process. 9.. . designate. . For new systems.Keep combustible materials away from gas.Inspect cylinder for damage before storage. The safe operation of the new process will be enhanced by making use of the PHA recommendations before final installations are completed.Store with like kind of gas cylinders. The following systems have been designated and evaluated. Compressed gas storage locations.Ensure valve assembly capped tightly. and prioritize Compressed Gas use and storage. Designated Gas System Listing System Title Area Supervisor ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ Date Designated _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ Date Evaluated ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ .Store upright on stable dry surface. An evaluation of our facility(s) will be conducted to identify. . .Keep electrical devices away from gas. A process hazard analysis will be conducted for existing systems. Existing systems where possible.Ensure all labels are readable. .Ensure cylinder is restrained above midpoint. . Location _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ Type Gas _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ Average Quantity Stored ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ Last Hazard Eval.1 Existing Compressed Gas Systems. 8. at time of Manu. .CGA Pamphlet C-5 Cylinder Service Life .CGA Pamphlet C-2 Disp. . of Acetylene Cyl.______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ *DECISION POINT Review the following list of CGA safety manuals and determine which would be appropriate for you to maintain for your company. for Medical Use .CGA Pamphlet C-9 Color Marking of Gas Cont. Gas Cylinders . Design Proof and Performance Tests.CGA Pamphlet C-6. . Gas Cyl.CGA Pamphlet C-16 Registration Program for Cyl.1 Visual Inspection of Aluminum Comp. Gas for Content ID . Type Pipeline Prot. VA 22202 (703) 412-0900 10. Comp Gas.1 Owner's Registration. Owner Symbols . Suit 1004 Arlington. .CGA Pamphlet C-10 Procedures for Changes of Gas Serv.CGA Pamphlet C-12 Qualification for Acetylene Cylinder Design . .CGA Pamphlet C-7 Precautionary Labeling/Marking of Gas Contain.CGA Pamphlet E-2 Hose Line Check Valve Standards for Weld/Cut. .Seamless Cylinders . . of Unserv. HP Cyl. . Comp.CGA Pamphlet E-5 Torch Standard for Welding and Cutting.CGA Pamphlet C-1 Methods for Hydrostatic Testing.CGA Pamphlet C-6. .CGA Pamphlet E-3 Pipeline Regulator Inlet Connection Standards .CGA Pamphlet C-6. .CGA Pamphlet E-4 Standard for Gas Regulators for Weld/Cutting.CGA Pamphlet C-15 Cyl. & Names Equipment: Regulators and Hose Lines . .CGA Pamphlet E-6 Standard for Hydraul. Inc. To obtain them you can contact the CGA for a current literature catalog at: Compressed Gas Association.Handbook of Compressed Gases Cylinders .CGA Pamphlet C-6 Visual Inspection of Steel Comp. The following CGA safety manuals will be maintained by this company. .2 Visual Inspection of Fiber Reinf. Gas (known contents) . Gas Cylinders . Compressed Gas Association safety manuals. Symbols. Dev.CGA Pamphlet C-3 Welding on Thin Walled Steel Cylinders . Gas Cyl.CGA Pamphlet C-13 Visual Inspection/Requal.CGA Pamphlet C-11 Inspection of Comp.CGA Pamphlet C-14 Fire Testing of DOT Safety Relief Device Sys. Gas Cyl. .CGA Pamphlet E-1 Standard Connections for Weld/Cut Equip. . . Comp.CGA Pamphlet C-8 Requalification of DOT-3HT Seamless Gas Cyl.CGA Pamphlet C-4 ANS Marking Port.CGA Pamphlet C-16. . 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway.3 Visual Inspection of LP Alum Comp. 2 Commodity Specification for Nitrous Oxide . Pract.3 Carbon Dioxide Cyl Filling and Hand.6 Rec. PTFE Lined Pigtails Gases .6 Oxygen Compressor Installation Guide .CGA Pamphlet G-4. of Cal.CGA Pamphlet GGA-341 Stand for Ins. Oxy.4 Safe Transfer of Liq.1 Commodity Specification for Acetylene . for Det. for Stor/Hand.CGA Pamphlet G-12 Hydrogen Sulfide Insulated Cargo Tanks . for Low Press. Press.CGA Pamphlet G-5..CGA Pamphlet G-6.CGA Pamphlet G-4.1 Commodity Specification for Argon . Cargo Tnk Spec for Cryo Liq Protection and Safe Handling .CGA Pamphlet G-2. . .CGA Pamphlet E-7 ANS for Medical Gas Regulators and Flowmeters . for Gas. Min. Contain.CGA Pamphlet G-6.CGA Pamphlet G-7.CGA Pamphlet E-9 Standard for Med.CGA Pamphlet G-2 Anhydrous Ammonia . Proc.CGA Pamphlet G-10.2 Commodity Specification for Carbon Dioxide . for Oxygen (Chem. Low Pres Car.CGA Pamphlet G-6.5 Carbide Lime .CGA Pamphlet G-7 Compressed Air for Human Respiration . .1 Standard for Installation-Nitrous Oxide . Pract.1 ANS Storage/Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia . of 0. and Pip Sys . Diox Sys. . Amm.CGA Pamphlet G-5 Hydrogen . Carb.CGA Pamphlet G-4 Oxygen .5 Stand for Small Sta.CGA Pamphlet G-1.1 Cleaning for oxygen service . Trans.CGA Pamphlet G-1 Acetylene . Reaction) .CGA Pamphlet P-2 Characteristics & Safe Handling of Medical gas .CGA Pamphlet G-5. . in An. Carb.CGA Pamphlet G-1.4 Ind.3 Acetylene Transmission for Chemical Synth.CGA Pamphlet G-1.1 ANS Commodity Specification for Air .Its Value and Its Uses . Carbon Dioxide in Carg .2% Wat.CGA Pamphlet G-8.4 Stand.CGA Pamphlet G-2.CGA Pamphlet G-6.1 Commodity Specification for Nitrogen . for Mobile Acetylene Trailer Sys .CGA Pamphlet G-6 Carbon Dioxide .CGA Pamphlet G-8.CGA Pamphlet G-4.5 Commodity Spec. Dio. for Hydrogen Piping at Consumer Loc.CGA Pamphlet G-9 Commodity Specification for Helium .CGA Pamphlet G-1. .CGA Pamphlet G-1. .2 Recommendations for Chemical Acetylene Met.3 Commodity Specification for Hydrogen . Sys.2 Meth.CGA Pamphlet G-11.CGA Pamphlet G-4.3 Commodity Specification for Oxygen .CGA Pamphlet G-6.CGA Pamphlet G-1.1 Stand.CGA Pamphlet G-3 Sulfur Dioxide .CGA Pamphlet P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases (Containers) .7 Stand.CGA Pamphlet G-4. . Cyl for Und Water Breath . Meth. Sys. . for Pneumatic Retest of Cargo Tanks . Purg. Stand.1 Part 1 . Valves . Gas Mix Pressure Relief Devices (PFDs) . Vac.1 Stand.CGA Pamphlet V-9 ANS CGA Stand for Compressed Gas Cyl.CGA Pamphlet V-7 Stand. of Tox. Carbon Dioxide Transfer Connections . Gas Cyl.Cargo/Port Tanks for Comp.CGA Pamphlet P-19 Hazard Ratings for Compressed Gases .CGA Pamphlet P-13 Safe Handling of Liquid Carbon Monoxide .CGA Pamphlet S-1. for Med.CGA Pamphlet P-12 Safe Handling of Cryogenic Liquids ..CGA Pamphlet P-18 Standard for Bulk Inert Gas Systems .CGA Pamphlet P-20-T Tent.CGA Pamphlet S-1. for the Class.CGA Pamphlet S-7 Methods for Selecting PFD for Comp Gases Valve Connections .6 Transfilling of Liq Oxy for Respiration .CGA Pamphlet V-5 Diameter Index Safety System . Cyl.CGA Pamphlet S-1.CGA Pamphlet P-2.CGA Pamphlet P-10 Viny Chloride Monomer Tank Car Manway Cover . in Health Care .CGA Pamphlet P-8 Safe Practices Guide for Air Separation Plants . for Nit.CGA Pamphlet P-9 Argon Nitrogen.CGA Pamphlet P-14 Accident Prev in Oxy Rich/Defic. Cryogenic Liquid Transfer Connections . High Density Data High Atmos.CGA Pamphlet P-2.Cyl. . and Med. Atmospheres . Gas Ind.5 Transfilling of High Pres Gas Oxygen for Res .CGA Pamphlet V-1 Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Connections .PFDs Comp.CGA Pamphlet P-2.2 Part 2 .CGA Pamphlet V-6.CGA Pamphlet P-6 Stand.CGA Pamphlet P-16 Recommended Proc.CGA Pamphlet P-11 Metric Practice Guide for Comp. of Tank Cars . Hydrogen . of Det.1 Rec. Nonflamm.CGA Pamphlet V-6 Stand.CGA Pamphlet P-7 Standard for Requal of Cargo Tank Hoses Used . Surg.CGA Pamphlet P-5 Care of High Press. Gases .CGA Pamphlet P-17 Proc. and Helium .3 Part 3 . Valve Outlet Connect . Gas Storage Containers .CGA Pamphlet P-15 Filling of Ind. for Compressed Gases (PFDs) .