Pressurized gas cylinders must be handled properly, because they have the potential for hazards such as falling, burning, exploding or gas leak failure. Workers who deal directly with pressurized gas cylinders must know clearly the handling procedures.Pressurized gas cylinders can be suitable for handling, according to the needs that require special expertise.
Basic sequence of handling steps
1. Check and wear personal protective equipment / PPE
Hazards Related to handling:
-Hit
- Pierced / scratched
Recommended Procedure & Safe Actions
PPE (safety shoes, gloves, goggles, masks, helmets) must be checked and used to reduce the risk of injury.
2. Move the Gas Cylinder
Hazards Related to handling:
-Bringed Dislocated
-The tube explodes
Recommended Procedure & Safe Actions
All gas cylinders must be considered in a full time condition. Make sure there is an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). Make sure there is an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) available.
Use gloves when handling gas cylinders. Use PPE specifically if what is handled is dangerous poison gas.
Check the condition of the gas cylinder from cracks, leaks, rust or other defects. Check the valve canister is given an appropriate lid and tightly attached.
Follow the handling instructions from the factory / supplier. Handle gas cylinders slowly and carefully.
To move, roll the vertical tube basically. Do not drag the gas cylinders.
If the weight of the tube is more than 18.2 kg, use a conveyance. If it needs to be lifted, use a special gas cage, the cylinder inside must be secured one by one so it doesn't fall easily. All gas cylinders must be handled upright, should not be put to sleep. Do not let the gas cylinder fall, slam, or be hit by any object
It is forbidden to use the gas cylinder as a prop, roll, or for any other purpose other than to store the intended gas. Mark the empty gas cylinder with chalk with the words 'MT'. Do not smoke or use open fire while handling gas cylinders
3. Save the gas cylinder
Hazards Related to handling:
The tube explodes
Recommended Procedure & Safe Actions
Tubes should only be stored in special storage rooms. The space must be safe, dry and well ventilated according to the space. It must be safe, dry and well ventilated according to the company's safety standards.
Gas cylinders must be stored separately according to the type of gas in them. Gas cylinders must be placed upright and stable, on a dry floor. If it needs to be tied so it doesn't fall easily.
Separate empty gas
cylinders from the contents. Oxygen cylinders must be separated from
at least 6 meters from other combustible gas cylinders. The metal gas
cylinder cover must be installed.
Except cooking gas cylinders (LPG) Make sure there is a fire extinguisher (Dry Chemical / Foam) in the storage place Make sure there is a fire extinguisher (Dry Chemical / Foam) Make sure there is a fire extinguisher (Dry Chemical / Foam) at a minimum of 2 x 6 kg.
4. Use a gas cylinder
Hazards Related to handling:
- Sprained hand pinched
-The tube explodes
Recommended Procedure & Safe Actions:
Install the regulator on the valve slowly and carefully. Make sure your hands are clean, dry and not greasy. Make sure there are no open sources of fire in the vicinity.
First check the condition of the tubes, valves and regulators to be installed. The gas cylinder must be kept in an upright position and not to be hit or hit by other objects.Clean the valve valve from grease, oil or other lubricants.
Open the tube valve for a moment so that the sand deposits fly, wear protective glasses.
Do not use lubricant to smooth the valve drain. Attach the regulator to the valve tube slowly, do not force the regulator to enter the threaded valve valve.
Open the gas cylinder valve with a special key slowly. Check for leaks in valves, regulators and their connections.
Use non-fat soapy water or other special test liquids. Make sure the oxygen gas cylinder is not exposed to oil, grease or other lubricants in the joints, regulators, valves or any part of the oxygen gas cylinder. If a leak is found, close the cylinder valve, remove the gas cylinder into the open, notify the boss and the gas cylinder must be monitored from possibility of open fire. Regulators may be temporarily installed if it is useful to withstand leaks. gas cylinders should not be used in a closed room. place the gas cylinder when used in a place that is well ventilated and not exposed to direct sunlight, heat sources, or exposed to extreme cold temperatures, or interfere with other activities. gas cylinders used must be secured one by one. if a flask of flammable gas is used, it must be ensured that within a 6-meter radius sufficient fire extinguishers are available and in good condition. if the tube is placed on a trolley, each tube must be attached a chain so that the tube does not fall.