Theme Based Safety Discussion on

L & T Heavy Engineering Doc.-L&T Hazira/EHS Dept./TBT/Safety Gas

“Safety in Gas Cylinder Storage & Cylinder Storage & Handling
Handling”

1. Hazards :-

Fall of compressed gas cylinder due to handling by unskilled person

Fire due to Leakage of Flammable gas in the vicinity of source of ignition

Fire / Explosion due damage of valve because of fall down of cylinder
2. DO’s:-

Cylinder handling to be done by only skilled person.

Treat every cylinder as “FULL” and handle carefully.

Keep all cylinders away from direct sun light, source of heat, flammable materials,
corrosive chemical, and fumes.

Avoid damage to valves and fittings of oxygen cylinder free from oil and grease.

Rubber mat to be used while unloading the cylinder from supplier truck/ tempo.

All people should know about the MSDS of different gases.

MSDS to be displayed in storage area. So, before handling new person can refer it.

All PPE (Helmet, goggle, shoe & hand gloves) to be worn while doing handling.

Proper chaining to be done after loading and unloading the cylinder from storage area.

Always Keep Cylinders upright and tied with chain.

Empty & Full Cylinder to be kept in separate identified area.

Clear access to be provided for cylinder storage area.

Cylinder handling to be done by only cylinder trolley.

Check for leakage before take in use.

Close the main valve after every use.

Oxygen and acetylene cylinder are stored separately (i.e. Minimum 35 feet away from
each other).

In case of leakage of cylinder, cordoned the area and report to concern Supervisor &
shop store.

Display “NO SMOKING” sign at gas cylinder storage area.
3. Don’ts:-

Don’t roll the cylinder while handling.

Don’t use cylinder as rollers for moving the equipment.

Don’t use cylinder without valve cap.

Don’t use cylinder without pressure gauge.

Don’t use lifting magnet for loading or unloading of gas cylinders.

Don’t keep flammable material near cylinder/storage area.

Don’t handle the cylinder carelessly.

Don’t try to re- paint/remove original color of cylinder.

Don’t keep mix cylinder in storage area.

Don’t try to repair any cylinder.
 Theme Based Safety Discussion on
L & T Heavy Engineering Doc.-L&T Hazira/EHS Dept./TBT/Safety Gas
“Safety in Gas Cylinder Storage & Cylinder Storage & Handling
Handling”