Compressed Gas Safety Alert

Compressed gas is present in many manufacturing shops

Compressed gas can be a dangerous tool if not used and stored correctly.

This Safety Alert provides a detailed checklist to help keep you and your employees safe when handling compressed gas cylinders.

Here are a few steps from the General Cylinder Safety Valve Checklist:

Cylinders should be legibly marked on their shoulders with the chemical or trade name of the gas.
Keep oxygen and acetylene cylinders away from radiators and heat sources.
Always secure the cap on unused cylinders.